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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under fire for openly celebrating the decline of Tesla’s stock, sparking backlash from conservatives who argue his actions harm American workers and betray economic common sense. Walz, a Democrat, admitted to tracking Tesla’s falling stock prices for personal amusement during a town hall in Wisconsin, mocking CEO Elon Musk and suggesting Tesla owners remove the company’s logos from their vehicles. Critics call this behavior petty and destructive, especially as Tesla employs tens of thousands of Americans across states like California and Texas.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro blasted Walz as a “goofball weirdo” with “all the wrong political principles,” highlighting the governor’s lack of private-sector experience. Shapiro noted Walz’s hypocrisy, pointing out that Minnesota’s teachers’ pension fund owns $360 million in Tesla stock—meaning Walz’s own state faces financial losses if the company collapses. Meanwhile, Tesla showrooms and charging stations have been vandalized in attacks linked to far-left activists, drawing comparisons to violent protests against other companies.
The White House also condemned Walz’s remarks, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calling his behavior “sad” and tying it to his devastating 2024 election loss as Kamala Harris’ running mate. Leavitt emphasized that cheering for an American company’s failure is unpatriotic, especially under a Trump administration prioritizing job growth and innovation.
Tesla’s struggles have real-world consequences for its workforce. The company recently cut 3,000 jobs amid economic pressures, and continued stock declines risk further layoffs—disproportionately impacting blue-collar workers, many of whom lean Democratic. Walz’s glee over these hardships reveals a troubling disconnect, critics say, as his party claims to champion working families.
Violence against Tesla properties has surged since Trump took office, with protestors firebombing showrooms and slashing tires on electric vehicles. While some Democrats like Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project cheer this destruction, conservatives argue it undermines law and order and risks lives. Walz has not condemned the attacks, instead doubling down on his anti-Musk rhetoric.
Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have also faced scrutiny for undermining American businesses while aligning with radical environmentalists. Their push to phase out gas-powered vehicles clashes with Tesla’s mission, creating a paradox where they attack the very company they claim to support.
President Trump, meanwhile, has praised Musk as a “great patriot” and purchased a Tesla to show solidarity with American innovation. His administration appointed Musk to lead a new efficiency taskforce, slashing government waste and streamlining federal operations—policies Walz and other Democrats oppose.
Conservatives argue Walz’s actions symbolize a broader liberal hostility toward success. Instead of celebrating American ingenuity, Democrats like Walz prioritize ideological vendettas, even if it means rooting against U.S. workers and the economy. As Shapiro put it: “Destroying public property—and public companies—is no way to make America great again.”
