First he mocked Tesla stock. Then he said it was just a joke. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is once again humiliating himself after a series of comments targeting Elon Musk and his company.
Key Facts:
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mocked Tesla’s falling stock price during an event in Wisconsin.
- He later claimed his remarks were a joke and called Musk supporters humorless.
- Tesla stock is down 41.4% year-to-date as of March.
- Walz criticized Musk’s role in federal workforce cuts through the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE).
- The governor made additional comments about wealth and veterans during a town hall in Rochester, MN.
The Rest of The Story:
At a Wisconsin event, Gov. Walz mocked Tesla’s declining stock price, joking that people should scrape the logo off their vehicles.
His comments drew backlash, especially from Tesla and Musk supporters.
When asked about it days later, Walz attempted to walk it back, saying he was “just being a smarta–” and that critics didn’t understand his humor.
Despite claiming it was all in jest, Walz doubled down with more attacks on Musk.
He accused Musk of disrespecting veterans by supporting cuts to federal staff, particularly mentioning employees at the Minneapolis VA.
He also took a jab at Musk’s wealth, suggesting that a real billionaire would “be out on the streets handing out money” instead of focusing on cost-cutting efforts in government.
If you need a little boost during the day, check out Tesla stock 📉 pic.twitter.com/KBEh6pOZLW
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) March 19, 2025
Commentary:
If Democrats are turning to Tim Walz as their voice of reason, they’re in real trouble.
He’s supposed to be a steady hand—a governor, no less—but acts like a YouTube troll.
The idea that this man represents leadership is embarrassing.
NEW: Tim Walz says he was totally joking when he celebrated Tesla stock going down, says Elon Musk makes him unhealthy.
The comment came after Walz apparently didn’t realize his own pension plan owns Tesla stock.
“I have to be careful about being a smartass. I was making a… pic.twitter.com/w1QHAYyvco
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 23, 2025
Every time he opens his mouth, he reminds the public why Democrats are losing touch with working Americans.
Walz tries to present himself as a centrist, but there’s no hiding the radical edge.
The mockery of Tesla drivers, attacks on a job creator like Musk, and flippant language about national issues aren’t signs of moderation.
They’re signs of a man who’s playing to the furthest reaches of his base.
His comment about removing the Tesla badge with dental floss wasn’t just childish—it also ignored the 140,000+ Americans who work for the company.
These are jobs that didn’t come from government handouts but from private sector innovation.
Trashing that in favor of a cheap laugh shows where his priorities lie.
And his jab at Musk for not “handing out money”?
That says it all.
Democrats like Walz still don’t get that wealth creation isn’t the enemy—government waste is.
Musk is funding new industries.
Walz is throwing stones while collecting a public paycheck.
If this is the best the Democrats can offer to energize their voters, they’ve already lost the script.
Walz may get some applause from progressive activists, but to most Americans, he sounds unserious, petty, and completely out of touch.
The Bottom Line:
Governor Tim Walz tried to make fun of Elon Musk and Tesla, but ended up exposing more about himself than his target.
His so-called “jokes” came off as petty and divisive.
If Democrats think he’s the man to rally support, they may want to think again.
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