Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota recently made a comment about Tesla stock that attracted significant attention. He said it was meant as a joke, but many people took it seriously. This included a Shark Tank investor who called Walz to discuss his portfolio and pension fund.
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone supporting Tesla in the face of relentless attacks.
❤️❤️ Super Appreciated!! ❤️❤️
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 22, 2025
The left: Electric cars are the future!
When it’s a Tesla:https://t.co/oOK1yENt9y pic.twitter.com/tlKQzsM7z3
— Rep. Mark Green (@RepMarkGreen) March 25, 2025
The investor was concerned about how the public might view Walz’s investment strategies, especially with the stock market being so unpredictable. The call made Walz rethink what he had said. He decided to address the issue in a more official way.
“I said something I probably shouldn’t have,” Walz admitted in an interview. He explained that he had been joking, but many people didn’t see it that way.
Walz addresses investments amidst controversy
BREAKING: Elon Musk's Tesla stock up 20% since Tim Walz celebrated the stock "falling” pic.twitter.com/2dIL2fbS2o
— Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) March 24, 2025
This comes at a time when Tesla dealerships and cars have been targeted in violent attacks across the country. The FBI is investigating incidents in at least nine states since January. These have included vandalism, gunfire, and arson.
Messages of grievances have been found at some of the crime scenes. According to a Minnesota State Board of Investment Report, the state owns over one million shares of Tesla stock in its pension fund. Walz emphasized that his comments were not meant to be taken seriously.
The situation is unfolding as backlash grows following Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The FBI is asking the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activity related to these incidents. Anyone with information should contact the agency.
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