political grift

Lindell’s Campaign Funds: Pillow Founder Buys Own Book

Campaign finance records reveal that Mike Lindell’s gubernatorial campaign has allocated a significant portion of its funds, over half of the approximately $356,000 raised, to purchasing his own self-published book, “What Are the Odds?”. These book purchases, totaling around $187,000, were made to Lindell’s for-profit company and represent an unusual campaign expense compared to other candidates. This spending has drawn criticism and legal scrutiny, particularly in light of ongoing legal battles related to election fraud claims and outstanding legal fees.

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MAGA Website Takes Donations, Disappears After Targeting Critics

Following the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, a pro-MAGA website, “Expose Charlie’s Murderers,” launched, promising a database to expose Kirk’s critics. The site amassed over $30,000 in cryptocurrency across six wallets before disappearing and resurfacing briefly as “Charlie Kirk Data Foundation.” While boasting thousands of submissions, only a few dozen entries were published, and targets subsequently reported receiving threats and workplace complaints. Ultimately, the project was shut down, leaving donors furious and officials cautioning against vigilante actions while the investigation into Kirk’s death is ongoing.

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