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Lindell Reiterates Stolen-Election Claims on Stand in Defamation Trial

His testimony underscores how his election crusade has left him millions in debt, transformed his defamation trial into a fundraising platform, intensified attacks on Dominion executives.

Mike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Mike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Mike Lindell talks to the media on his way into federal district court for a defamation trial on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Mike Lindell talks to the media on his way into federal district court for a defamation trial on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Overview

  • Mike Lindell took the stand in Denver, reiterated his false 2020 election fraud claims and accused former Dominion executive Eric Coomer of treason.
  • He testified that his conspiracy campaign depleted his fortune from roughly $60 million net worth to more than $10 million in debt.
  • Lindell has promoted his legal defense on social media and his MyPillow website, offering a free pillow with promo code “JURY” and soliciting donations.
  • Eric Coomer’s lawsuit demands retraction of all defamatory statements and monetary damages for the career and personal harm he alleges.
  • Lindell’s attorneys argued Coomer’s reputation was already damaged before Lindell’s comments, and Lindell vowed to keep branding Dominion executives traitors.