The political landscape is heating up, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, has thrown a verbal grenade into the mix. During a rally with former President Barack Obama in Wisconsin, Walz unleashed a fiery attack on Elon Musk, calling him a ‘dips—‘ and accusing him of being a tool in Donald Trump’s bid for the White House in 2024.
Walz’s remarks came as the governor criticized Trump’s alleged plans to put Musk in charge of government agencies that oversee his businesses. The Minnesota Democrat referenced a report in the Wall Street Journal claiming that Trump intends to establish a government efficiency commission, with Musk at the helm. Walz painted this move as a blatant example of Trump’s ‘promise of corruption’ and his willingness to put personal interests above the public good.
The governor’s acerbic comments were met with laughter from the rally attendees. “Seriously? Where is Sen. Vance?” he asked, seemingly directing his question toward Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, who was reportedly on stage with Trump at a recent campaign event in Pennsylvania. Walz went on to mock Musk’s appearance at the rally, saying, “Elon’s on that stage, jumping around, skipping like a dips— on these things.” He also emphasized the vast wealth of the Tesla CEO, accusing him of spending millions of dollars to “help Donald Trump buy an election.”
Walz’s forceful condemnation of Musk underscores the increasingly bitter political battle surrounding the billionaire’s growing influence in the 2024 election. Musk has actively aligned himself with Republicans, contributing substantial funds to various groups and even launching a controversial million-dollar giveaway to voters in key battleground states. His involvement has sparked concerns about the potential for undue influence from a single individual on the political process.
Despite the ongoing controversy, Walz remains optimistic about the outcome of the election. “Here’s the good news, Madison,” he told the crowd, “Donald Trump is never going to be president. Elon Musk is never going to run anything.”
This event is sure to fuel further debate about the role of money in politics and the growing influence of tech billionaires on the electoral landscape. With the election looming, the conflict between Democrats and Republicans is likely to intensify as they vie for control of the White House and Congress.
