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Governor Walz Faces Backlash for Tesla Remarks

3/23/2025

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz apologized for joking about Tesla's stock decline, calling himself a "smartass."
He received criticism for celebrating Tesla's financial losses, despite Minnesota's pension fund owning 1.6 million shares.
Walz condemned Elon Musk for not assisting those in need, highlighting his own potential actions.
The remarks fueled controversy amid growing anti-Musk sentiment.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz apologized for joking about Tesla's stock decline, calling himself a "smartass."
He received criticism for celebrating Tesla's financial losses, despite Minnesota's pension fund owning 1.6 million shares.
Walz condemned Elon Musk for not assisting those in need, highlighting his own potential actions.
The remarks fueled controversy amid growing anti-Musk sentiment.