Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is stepping up his attacks on Elon Musk, telling Democrats to “demonize” the billionaire for his success. At a recent Ohio town hall, Walz called Musk a “greedy bastard” who doesn’t pay taxes, even though records show Musk paid $11 billion in taxes in 2021. Conservatives argue this is just another example of Democrats targeting hardworking innovators while ignoring real issues.
Walz sparked the feud by mocking Tesla’s falling stock prices, saying he checks the numbers “to give me a little boost during the day.” Musk fired back, calling Walz a liar and a “toxic” bully. Critics point out that Walz’s own state pension fund owns $1.6 billion in Tesla stock, making his attacks hypocritical. They say he’s rooting against retirees’ investments for cheap political points.
The governor claims Musk’s wealth makes him a fair target, but conservatives see this as an assault on American ambition. While Walz gives speeches, Musk’s companies employ over 120,000 workers and develop technologies helping paralyzed people walk. One builds rockets—the other builds resentment.
Democrats in Congress are now trying to force Musk out of his Trump administration role by May 30th using a legal technicality. This comes as Walz tours swing states positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run. Many wonder why he’s wasting time on Musk instead of fixing Minnesota’s problems like rising crime and inflation.
Walz’s “demonize” comments come amid violent attacks on Tesla dealerships and owners’ cars. Critics blame heated rhetoric from Walz and allies for encouraging this extremism. They note he refuses to condemn the vandalism, instead doubling down on personal insults against Musk.
Conservatives argue Walz represents everything wrong with modern politics—style over substance, jealousy over achievement. While Musk reshapes industries, Walz plays class warfare games. His obsession with Tesla’s stock reveals a petty mindset, not the leadership America needs.
The clash highlights a key divide. One side celebrates innovators creating jobs and breakthroughs. The other punishes success to score political points. As Walz campaigns on resentment, Musk keeps building the future—proving actions speak louder than empty words.
