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Elon Musk Criticizes Tim Walz Over Tesla Stock Remarks, Calling Him 'Evil' and a 'Creep'

The Tesla CEO condemned the Minnesota governor's comments about the company's stock decline, escalating tensions amid Tesla's ongoing financial and reputational challenges.

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The Tesla CEO is super sad that others might be enjoying a touch of schadenfreude about his business woes as he continues to take a chainsaw to the federal government.
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Overview

  • Elon Musk, in a March 28 interview, criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for joking about Tesla's stock decline, calling the remarks 'evil' and 'creepy.'
  • Walz had quipped during a March 18 event that he added Tesla to his iPhone stock app to 'give me a little boost during the day,' referencing the stock's sharp drop.
  • Musk expressed frustration over the backlash Tesla faces, including declining stock value, operational pressures, and vandalism targeting the company.
  • The Minnesota State Board of Investment reportedly holds 1.6-1.8 million Tesla shares, drawing attention to the economic impact of the company's struggles on state pension funds.
  • Walz defended his comments as a joke, stating critics 'have no sense of humor,' while others, including Kevin O'Leary, questioned his awareness of the state's Tesla investments.