Walz Retracts Tesla Comments Amid Attacks, FBI Warns

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has retracted his comments about Tesla's stock performance, stating they were intended as a joke. This retraction comes amid a series of violent attacks on Tesla properties across the United States, prompting the FBI to issue warnings about these targeted incidents. Walz's remarks were made during a town hall in Rochester, where he criticized Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency. Despite expressing regret over his comments, Walz continued to voice criticism of Musk's political influence and Tesla's ongoing financial struggles. The controversy arises as Tesla faces a 41.4% decline in its stock value year-to-date, causing concern among investors. Walz defended his sense of humor, criticizing those offended as overly literal and sensitive.