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Kamala Harris' running mate and Minnesota governor Tim Walz came under fire on social media after he called billionaire Elon Musk 'that gay guy'.
In a campaign speech at Michigan's Detroit, Walz tried to take a excavate at Elon Musk while listing the advantages that billionaires enjoy in America.
"If you're a billionaire--Elon Musk for example, that guy, that gay guy... Michigan knows that word. Look, that dude got a tax cut," Walz was quoted as saying.
After Walz was done talking though, spectators were left divided in their responses over the comment. While some were visibly irked, others took it in a light way.
Citizens' reactions on the comment, however, wasn't limited to just the campaign rally. The video of the comment went viral on social media, triggering a variety of reactions and opinions by users.
Elon Musk, too, had a few words to say on Walz' remarks on the X CEO.
"I have no challenge being called queer tbh," said Musk, reacting to a post on Walz' speech on X.
Meanwhile, some others took offence of the statement.
"So Democrats are using the word 'gay' as an insult again, too? I thought they liked gay people?" asked one user online.
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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 same-sex attracted 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 male lover guy… Michigan knows that word. See, that dude got a tax cut…" Walz said, attempting to highlight the economic advantages received by billionaires appreciate 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 notify him out on that?"
Musk joined the conversation with a tweet, stating, "I have no obstacle being called homosexual tbh." Musk’s response downplayed any potential o
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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 same day.
Walz remarks were met with a lot of criticism, and the billionaire himself was fast to respond. Musk has been actively campaigning for Republican candidate Donald Trump.
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“That guy, that gay guy,” Walz joked, chuckling, “Michigan knows that word.” He added, “Look, that dude got a tax cut…”
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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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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