MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is once again under scrutiny for openly defying a court order during his ongoing defamation trial, despite a direct warning from U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang. Earlier this week, attorneys for Eric Coomer a former executive at a voting machine company alerted Judge Wang that Lindell had violated a court directive by publicly discussing the trial on social media and in televised interviews.
These actions directly contravened the judge’s earlier instructions to refrain from commenting on the proceedings outside of court. On Wednesday, Judge Wang formally issued a verbal warning to Lindell during the trial in Denver. According to Colorado Politics, “Wang reminded Lindell not to post to social media, issue public statements or give any further interviews about the trial.”
Lindell responded in court by assuring the judge that he would comply with the order. However, just hours later, during a lunch recess, the embattled CEO once again took to X (formerly Twitter) to post about the trial and solicit donations for his legal defense. “Your donation helps Mike Lindell and MyPillow, an employee-owned company under relentless legal attack for over 4 years,” Lindell wrote.
“This battle isn’t just about one man or one company. It’s about standing up for the right to speak the truth.” The post also included a quote from his media platform, LindellTV, referencing that very morning’s courtroom warning. It featured screenshots of court documents and repeated Lindell’s argument that his network is protected under the First Amendment.
“LindellTV is not subject to this restriction under First Amendment protections, but has been advised to avoid covering live or completed testimony to protect the integrity of proceedings,” the statement from his media outlet claimed.
Legal experts warn that Lindell may face sanctions for continuing to flout the judge’s orders, particularly if the court determines that his social media activity could influence the trial or undermine its fairness. This is just the latest episode in a series of legal troubles for Lindell, who has become a prominent figure in promoting election conspiracy theories following the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Coomer’s defamation suit alleges that Lindell’s repeated false claims endangered his safety and damaged his reputation. As the trial continues, all eyes are on whether Judge Wang will escalate her response to Lindell’s ongoing defiance — and whether further consequences await the outspoken CEO.