Did tim walz call elon musk gay
During a speech on Friday, Minnesota Gov. and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz called Elon Musk “gay.” The Harris-Walz campaign said that Walz misspoke, leading to the comment.
“That guy, that gay guy. Michigan knows that word,” Walz said of Musk during his speech on the campaign trail.
The vice presidential nominee had been discussing taxes and how the rich had benefited from certain situations while others struggled.
Musk responded to the remark in a post on his social media site X, saying, “I have no challenge being called male lover [to be honest].”
This has put Musk even more so in the spotlight of Democrats and Trump’s opponents, who say that the pair are trying to use the presidency to fetch richer.
In a expression to The Fresh York Post on Friday, the Harris-Walz campaign said that the Minnesota governor “stuttered” and was trying to speak, “That guy got.”
“In the video, you can hear someone in the crowd yell ‘dips–t! when the governor brings up Musk,” a campaign spokesman said. “The governor started laughing and stuttered while trying to say ‘that guy got’ — he did not allude to Elon as a gay guy. He got stuck on the G in that guy got while trying not to chuckle at the
US presidential polls 2024: Tim Walz calls Elon Musk a ‘gay guy’ at rally, billionaire says, ‘To be honest...’
With just days left for the US Presidential polls, Kamala Harris' partner in the race and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stirred the pot by referring to Elon Musk as a “gay guy” while discussing billionaires and their influence at a campaign stop in Detroit.
The political stakes are at their peak with Vice President Kamala Harris hosting a star-studded rally in Milwaukee on the equal day.
Walz remarks were met with a lot of criticism, and the billionaire himself was immediate to respond. Musk has been actively campaigning for Republican candidate Donald Trump.
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Walz caused a social media outrage after tossing Elon Musk into the political ring while discussing billionaires’ roles in elections.
“That guy, that gay guy,” Walz joked, chuckling, “Michigan knows that word.” He added, “Look, that dude got a tax cut…”
Tim Walz was touring through Michigan’s vital “blue wall”. He mingled with Black community leaders, inspired the Union troops in Detroit, and energized supporters
Tim Walz sparks controversy with 'gay guy' comment about Elon Musk at Detroit rally
He was discussing the influence of billionaires when he referred to Elon Muskas "that gay guy," a comment that sparked a mix of laughter and criticism both in the crowd and online.
"If you’re a billionaire—Elon Musk, for example, say—that guy, that gay guy… Michigan knows that word. Watch, that dude got a tax cut…" Walz said, attempting to highlight the economic advantages received by billionaires like Musk.
The comment ignited a social media firestorm, with users expressing a range of opinions.
Some people accused Walz of using "gay" as a slur, while others saw the situation as humorous.
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One user on X wrote, "So Democrats are using the word 'gay' as an insult again, too?" Another added, "He’s clearly using “gay” as a slur. Anyone on the left going to call him out on that?"
Musk joined the conversation with a tweet, stating, "I have no issue being called gay tbh." Musk’s response downplayed any potential o
Elon Musk responds to Tim Walz calling him a ‘gay guy’ at rally: ‘To be trustworthy, I…’
As the election countdown hits the final stretch, tensions are running high among candidates, especially in key swing states, including Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, among others. At a campaign stop in Detroit, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stirred the pot by referring to Elon Musk as a "gay guy" while discussing billionaires and their influence.
Musk, who has been actively campaigning for Republican candidate Donald Trump, instantly came back with a response after Walz's comment drew backlash. With Vice President Kamala Harris hosting a star-studded rally in Milwaukee the same day, the political stakes couldn't be higher.
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Tim Walz calls Elon Musk a ‘gay guy’
Kamala Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, inadvertently sparked a social media stir after tossing Elon Musk into the political ring while discussing billionaires’ roles in elections. “That guy, that gay guy,” Walz joked, chuckling, “Michigan knows that word.” He added, “Look, that dude got a tax cut…”
With the election clock ticking down