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Lindell Accuses Speaker of Welfare Fraud, Faces Defamation Verdict

5/19/2026

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Mike Lindell charged House Speaker Lisa Demuth with allowing massive welfare fraud during her tenure.
The Minnesota Republican Party barred Lindell, MyPillow CEO, from the gubernatorial debate.
Lindell said his campaign raised the most money and led Republican polling.
A court found Lindell liable for defaming a Dominion Voting Systems employee and Smartmatic over false 2020 election claims.

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Mike Lindell charged House Speaker Lisa Demuth with allowing massive welfare fraud during her tenure.
The Minnesota Republican Party barred Lindell, MyPillow CEO, from the gubernatorial debate.
Lindell said his campaign raised the most money and led Republican polling.
A court found Lindell liable for defaming a Dominion Voting Systems employee and Smartmatic over false 2020 election claims.