Overview

• Tim Walz stated his remarks about Tesla's stock drop were intended as humor, accusing critics of being overly literal.
• The Minnesota State Board of Investment holds approximately 1.8 million Tesla shares, raising economic concerns over Walz's comments.
• Tesla's stock has fallen 41.4% year-to-date, partly linked to backlash against Elon Musk's role in the DOGE initiative to cut the federal workforce.
• Walz expressed personal frustration with Musk, calling him a figure who 'bugs' him in an 'unhealthy' way.
• The controversy highlights tensions between political commentary, economic implications, and public sensitivity to humor.