In a tense and chaotic scene at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell found himself in the midst of a heated confrontation with pro-Palestinian protesters. The encounter, which took place in Chicago, quickly escalated as Lindell attempted to promote his sleep products to the demonstrators, only to be met with fierce resistance and anger.
Lindell, known for his outspoken political views and his relentless promotion of MyPillow, was in Chicago to record an interview for his Frank Speech network. However, the situation took an unexpected turn when he ventured into the crowd of protesters. As Lindell tried to engage with the demonstrators, his efforts were immediately met with hostility.
“40,000 dead Palestinians, no one cares what the MyPillow guy has to say!” one protester shouted, voicing the anger and frustration of many in the crowd. The statement reflected the deep emotions surrounding the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with protesters making it clear that they had no interest in Lindell’s products or his opinions.
Undeterred, Lindell attempted to sell his pillows to the crowd, seemingly oblivious to the rising tensions. “Do you need a pillow?” he asked. “Do you need a good night’s sleep?” His attempts to lighten the mood and push his product only served to aggravate the protesters further.
“What do you sleep on? Do you sleep on a MyPillow?” Lindell continued, trying to engage the crowd. But his efforts were quickly rebuffed. “I think you need to get your s–t together and realize what side of history you’re f–king on,” a protester shot back, clearly unimpressed by Lindell’s sales pitch. Lindell, not one to back down, responded, “You have quite a mouth on you. You need some sleep, I think.”
The protester wasn’t having it. “You have quite a mouth on you, motherf—er,” they countered, matching Lindell’s tone. The situation escalated further when a demonstrator asked Lindell if he supported the Palestinian cause. “No, I support Israel,” Lindell replied firmly. The response only fueled the protesters’ anger. “Get the f–k out of here,” one of them demanded. “You stand against genocide?”
“I stand for Israel and Jesus Christ,” Lindell insisted, doubling down on his position. In a final exchange, a protester dismissed Lindell’s claim to faith with a scathing remark: “Jesus doesn’t claim your ass.” The encounter at the DNC highlighted the deep divisions and raw emotions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Lindell’s attempt to promote his products in such a charged atmosphere serving as a stark reminder of the tensions that permeate political discourse today.