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Tim Walz Goes Viral On X With Hilariously Epic Takedown Of Elon Musk

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Governor Tim Walz said what we're all thinking about Elon Musk in a mega-viral post on Musk's own social media platform.

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By Amelia Mavis ChristnotFeb 04, 2025
Amelia Mavis Christnot

Amelia is an Oglala Lakȟóta, Kanien'kehá:ka Haudenosaunee and Métis Navy brat who settled in the wilds of Northern Maine. A member of the Indigenous Journalists Association, she considers herself a proud Maineiac.

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Democrat Tim Walz's X account describes him as "Dad, husband, teacher, coach, veteran. 41st Governor of Minnesota." Now he can add viral shade thrower to the list.

Walz took to X on Monday to offer feedback on the presidency of Republican Donald Trump. Or more precisely, the man pulling the strings of the 47th President, X CEO Elon Musk.

Walz posted on Musk's site:

" Elon Musk is a terrible president."

@Tim_Walz/X

As of this writing, the post has 604k likes and 71k retweets.

And people across social media absolutely loved Walz's takedown.

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Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook



Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook


“Elon Musk is a terrible president” Tim Walz is right. He could have been our VP if people weren’t so racist.
— bluelady2023.bsky.social (@bluelady2023.bsky.social) February 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM


Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook


I’m with Tim Walz - President Musk is awful. :)
— Baxter Clare Trautman (@baxterclare.bsky.social) February 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM

While some looked for help or guidance.

Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook


Tim Walz/Facebook

Meanwhile, Trump's White House Communications Director, Steven Cheung, tried to defend his boss with an "Alpha male" insult.

But Cheung's puerile defense drew ridicule.

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Walz's post came as other Democrats spoke out against Musk’s unfettered access to personal data and payment information for American citizens, despite never being elected, vetted, or confirmed for a government position.

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