how do you show evidence of something you say didn't happen? Do you just show up and say 'I don't have anything, so I win'? If we're using common sense and basic logic, I can claim a unicorn ate my lunch withouit fear of you proving that that never happened.
There has to be some missing detail here. In any case, if paying this money out causes Lindell and his pillows to disappear, it's a win for me and for a hell of a lot of other people, of any political persuasion. I mean, I applaud his successful venture in capitalism, but damn man...if I need a pillow I'll call you.