Has there been any video footage of Lindell's "sieged phone" by the FBI in front of Hardees episode?

[msfiddlestix]

Skimming through threads related to this story and not finding any. Perhaps I missed or overlooked an OP with video(s)?

I understand not every raid is accompanied by the press, but gosh it would seem customers would have filmed this very dramatic event.

I remain highly skeptical about everything I've read of this story. In fact, it is my belief (until proven otherwise) that it's pure invention to scam magats for his own personal financial gain.


But perhaps there is a Justice Dept spokesperson confirmation announcement or video recording of this weird event which I missed?

[calguy]

1. Maybe Lindell staged the whole thing?

[msfiddlestix]

2. It's my feeling he invented the entire story.Staged narrative, for fund raising scam

So far as I can tell, he's the only one "reporting" this out other than publications repeating but qualifying with the words "He Says".

So far, I'm not seeing anything else that actually backs up and confirms the essential narrative with actual facts.

Therefore, I remain skeptical.. until reliable sources gives weight to veracity.

[Ocelot II]

5. The FBI confirmed that a search warrant was executed at that location

without further comment. See post #4.

[uponit7771]

8. +1, wouldn't put it past him

[getagrip_already]

3. the fbi would likely call him out if he was lying...

There is no rule that says they can't correct the public record when lies impact them negatively.

They could merely tell a reporter "no such seizure was conducted".

And they would.

[msfiddlestix]

11. Yeah, i was looking for that too, But apparently it actually DID occurr. LOL.

[msfiddlestix]

12. oh, and I would love to see footage.

Interestingly none of the other customers bothered to capture it on their phones. maybe it was done discreetly.

[Ocelot II]

4. An FBI spokesperson told CNN, "Without commenting on this specific matter,

I can confirm that the FBI was at that location executing a search warrant authorized by a federal judge." https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/13/politics/mike-lindell-phone-seized-fbi-subpoena-my-pillow/index.html

[msfiddlestix]

10. Thank you! The fact that the FBI confirmed this makes it a factual event.

the matter is no longer in question for me, appreciate the response.

I do find it rather interesting it was executed at a burger joint. LOL!


I mean, it wasn't as if he was an active shooter. Why not seize it at his place of residence, I wonder.

curious, that's all.


And so Lindell's go fund me thingy is a legitimate pursuit. I hope there's "treasure" to be gained form his phone. if it;s the same account he's been using since 2020 or earlier even.

[yellowcanine]

6. Hardees is telling people to try their pillowy biscuits!

Not the onion.

[Nevilledog]

9. ..

Link to tweet

[Archae]

7. Couple questions about this...

First off, was there an actual warrant issued?
Apparently, yes.

Why was a warrant needed or asked for?
Sounds to me like Lindell refused to hand over his phone in regards to an investigation.

This isn't an FBI "out of control," in fact they did everything by the book.