Marking another turning point in the ongoing battle over election integrity, a federal jury ordered a supporter of President Trump to pay $2.3 million in a defamation case.
MyPillow CEO and conservative businessman Mike Lindell faces a $2.3 million judgment after a Colorado federal jury ruled against him in a defamation case brought by a former Dominion Voting Systems employee.
Lindell, known for his support of President Trump and election integrity efforts, plans to appeal the decision, which is the latest in a series of legal battles targeting Trump allies who questioned the 2020 election.
The jury in Colorado determined that Lindell defamed Eric Coomer, who previously worked for Dominion Voting Systems, through statements made following the contested 2020 presidential election.
According to court documents, Lindell’s comments, including calling Coomer a “traitor,” were deemed defamatory by the jury, resulting in the multi-million dollar award.
Coomer initially demanded $62.7 million in damages, claiming the amount was necessary to discourage what his legal team called “attacks on election workers.”
The jury ultimately awarded a fraction of that amount.
However, the $2.3 million judgment still represents a significant financial blow to Lindell, who has already reported substantial business losses due to his outspoken stance on election integrity issues.
Meanwhile, Lindell has maintained his position throughout the proceedings and immediately announced plans to appeal the verdict.
The MyPillow founder has been among America’s most vocal critics of electronic voting systems, consistently raising concerns about their security and reliability in determining election outcomes.
Legal observers noted that during the trial, Lindell’s defense team argued that the First Amendment protected his statements as they addressed matters of public concern.
His attorneys also contended that Coomer’s reputation had already been damaged prior to Lindell’s comments and that Lindell’s media platform, Frankspeech, should not be held liable for statements made by others.
Dominion Voting Systems previously secured a massive $787 million settlement from Fox News in a separate defamation case and continues to pursue legal action against Newsmax.
Lindell testified that his business empire has suffered catastrophic financial losses, claiming to have lost approximately $70 million due to his public stance on election integrity issues.
These losses highlight the severe economic penalties imposed on prominent conservatives who have questioned election procedures.
During the proceedings, Lindell explained that various sources influenced his concerns about election security.
These include an HBO documentary called “Kill Chain” and conversations with former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn regarding potential election interference.
Regardless of the court’s ruling, many supporters of election integrity efforts view Lindell as standing firm on principle rather than backing down in the face of enormous legal and financial pressure.
The case adds to growing concerns among conservatives about whether questioning election procedures is being systematically suppressed through the legal system.
The verdict comes as questions about election integrity remain a central concern for millions of American voters heading into future elections.
Many patriots continue to demand greater transparency and security measures to ensure fair and accurate results.
