Tim Walz should worry about his state’s school test scores, not Tesla stock

Published March 21, 2025 10:55am ET

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) stuck his foot in his mouth again this week when he tried to criticize Elon Musk by referencing the company’s stock price. The failed Democratic vice presidential candidate gloated about Tesla’s stock, commenting that he enjoyed seeing its price plunge.

“On the iPhone, they’ve got that little stock app,” Walz said during a recent event. “I added Tesla to it to give me a little boost during the day. $225 and dropping!”