Michael James Lindell, also known as the My Pillow Guy, is an American businessman, political activist, and conspiracy theorist.
He is the founder and CEO of My Pillow, Inc., a pillow, bedding, and slipper manufacturing company. Lindell is a prominent supporter of, and advisor to, former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Lindell was raised in Chaska and Carver, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota after high school but dropped out a few months into his studies.
In 2004, Lindell invented the My Pillow pillow, which is filled with pieces of shredded foam that interlock. He grew the business into a Minnesota manufacturing company.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) revoked the accreditation of My Pillow, lowering its rating to an F based on a pattern of complaints by consumers in 2017.
The BBB cited a buy one, get one free offer that became a continuous offer and therefore the normal price of the product, not a sale price or free offer. In a statement, Lindell said, “Naturally, I am disappointed by the BBB’s decision.”
In 2020, Lindell named his son Darren as the company’s chief operating officer, citing his own possible future political ambitions.
In 2021, some major retailers stopped carrying My Pillow products. Lindell has suggested that this is a result of his claims relating to the 2020 United States presidential election results, although outlets like Kohl’s and Bed Bath & Beyond have stated this is due to market research and low customer demand.
Does the My Pillow guy have a family?
Yes, My Pillow guy has married twice but it all ended up in divorce. He has four children; Heather Lueth, Lizzy Meyers, Darren Lindell, and Charlie Lindell.