Oh, Tim Walz. The man just keeps giving Republicans golden soundbites wrapped in contradictions and sprinkled with selective outrage. His latest gem? Telling Democrats it’s okay to celebrate success in America—unless, of course, your name is Elon Musk. Then it’s totally fine to break out the pitchforks and join the mob.
At a town hall in Youngstown, Ohio, Governor Walz gave us what can only be described as the Democrats’ version of economic enlightenment: “It’s okay to be successful,” he said, before diving into a tirade about “greedy bastards” who don’t pay enough taxes. That’s right—he wants young men to strive for success, just not the kind that lands you on the Forbes list or gets you invited to sit next to the president. Because if you go too far—if you get too rich—then you apparently morph into a social villain worthy of public scorn and maybe even a little car vandalism.
And speaking of success, let’s talk about Elon Musk for a moment. You know, the guy who built electric vehicles before it was cool, launched rockets into orbit while the government was still filling out paperwork, and brought American manufacturing roaring back with more fire than any union-backed green jobs campaign ever dreamed of. But no, Walz doesn’t want to demonize success—except when that success doesn’t serve the Left’s narrative. Then it’s open season.
What’s truly rich—pun intended—is that Walz thinks it’s noble to scold working-class voters about social media glamorizing wealth, while simultaneously implying that someone like Musk shouldn’t even be allowed at the grown-ups’ table. So, let’s get this straight: success is good, but not too good. Rich people are fine, unless they make too much money, build too many jobs, or—heaven forbid—have a different political opinion.
🚨TIM WALZ: We should “DEMONIZE” people like Elon Musk!
He calls Elon a “greedy bastard” who doesn’t pay taxes. pic.twitter.com/PNbzz5aDym
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) April 9, 2025
“I think Democrats, supporting families, supporting the working class, supporting unions — but I think we have to separate and have a message here: It’s okay in America to be successful, we should celebrate that when people are successful,” Walz stated. “My beef is — what my beef is, once you get successful, don’t be a greedy bastard and not pay your taxes, don’t do that.”
“But I don’t think that we should be the party that demonizes someone because they’re able to afford something or they’re able to work hard and got something,” Walz continued. “What we should demonize is people like Elon Musk and those people that do that … that’s different. That’s different.”
Just an FYI:
Elon Musk is the largest individual taxpayer in history, he paid $10 billion in tax.
Shame on Tim Walz for falsely accusing Elon Musk of tax evasion today.
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) April 9, 2025
This double standard isn’t just petty. It’s dangerous. Walz and his party are trying to thread a needle between appealing to the working class and appeasing the anti-capitalist wing of the Democratic base. The result? Mixed messages, policy confusion, and an open invitation for mobs to take out their political frustrations on Teslas because they can’t touch the man who built them. You want to criticize Musk’s politics? Be our guest. But shrugging off violence against his company and customers? That’s not just irresponsible—it’s cowardly.
And let’s not ignore the silence from the top. Schumer, ever the spineless statesman, refused to even condemn the attacks on Tesla dealerships and cars, dodging with a “Musk is a disaster for America” soundbite that sounds more like high school drama than national leadership. Imagine if this were happening to a company run by a liberal darling. There’d be press conferences, hashtags, and candlelight vigils on the steps of the Capitol. But because it’s Musk and because he’s teamed up with Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the violence gets a free pass.
Here’s the real problem: Democrats like Walz want to be the party of the working man while still demonizing the very people who create jobs, innovate, and drive the economy forward. You can’t have it both ways. Either you support success or you don’t. Either you condemn violence or you tacitly endorse it by pretending it doesn’t exist.
And let’s not forget, this is the same Walz who couldn’t stop taking jabs at JD Vance for having the audacity to rise from a tough background to the Vice Presidency. Apparently, rising from poverty is only inspirational if you end up voting blue.
Walz’s comments are a perfect encapsulation of why Democrats keep losing ground with everyday Americans. They talk out of both sides of their mouths, insult your intelligence, and then expect applause for their “nuanced” takes. But here’s the truth: Americans still believe in success, they still believe in hard work, and they can smell hypocrisy from a mile away.
Keep talking, Governor. You’re making our job easy.
