Mike Lindell faces legal complaint over pillow giveaway amid run for Minnesota governor
Summary
A judge in Minnesota found enough reason to investigate Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder and candidate for governor, for possibly breaking campaign finance laws by giving away free pillows at a public event. The law says you cannot give something valuable to persuade someone to vote a certain way, and Lindell denies breaking any rules.Key Facts
- Mike Lindell gave away free pillows at a public event during his run for Minnesota governor.
- An administrative law judge said there is probable cause to believe this may have violated campaign finance law.
- The judge will move the case to a hearing with a three-judge panel.
- Minnesota law forbids giving items of value to influence voters, except food and drinks under $5.
- Lindell claims the pillows cost $4.90 each and that he got approval from the campaign finance board beforehand.
- The complaint was made by a Democrat running for state senate.
- Lindell stepped down as MyPillow CEO to focus on his campaign.
- Lindell compares the pillow giveaway to handing out common campaign items and his book at events.
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