In a recent event, MyPillow, the company headed by Mike Lindell, has been forced to vacate its warehouse premises in suburban Minneapolis. Lindell, a known supporter of former President Donald Trump and a vocal critic of the 2020 election results, has downplayed the eviction, attributing it to the landlord's wish to take back the property and denying any indications of financial instability.
Acknowledging a credit crunch that affected MyPillow's cash flow last year, Lindell stated that the company is in good financial standing despite owing around $217,000 in rent for a facility in Shakopee. MyPillow had initially subleased the warehouse to another company, which later withdrew, leading to the current predicament. Lindell offered to find a new tenant, but the landlord opted to repossess the property, citing unpaid rent for January and February.
The eviction follows a legal setback for Lindell, with a federal judge upholding a $5 million arbitration award to a software engineer who contested Lindell's claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Additionally, MyPillow faced a setback as Fox News ceased airing its commercials due to a billing dispute. Lindell's political affiliations and controversial statements have also put him in challenging situations, including legal disputes and now the eviction from the warehouse, adding to the turbulent times faced by him and his company.