Tim Walz Hits Reverse on Tesla Stock Sneer: ‘Being a Smart-Ass’

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has hit reverse on his sneering comment about Tesla stock dropping, saying he was “being a smart-ass” when he said he was reveling in watching it head south. He hastened to add anyone who took offense at his caustic quip lacked a sense of humor to match his own.

“I have to be careful about being a smart-ass, I was making a joke,” Mediaite reports Walz said.

He then referenced those who took offense, saying “These people have no sense of humor. They are the most literal people.”