
Elon Musk suggested Wednesday that he may sue Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the Democrat repeated a widely discredited claim on MSNBC. Walz, speaking with Rachel Maddow, insisted that Musk made a Nazi salute at President Donald Trump’s inauguration rally, despite the accusation being dismissed by multiple sources.
During the interview, Walz declared, “Of course he did,” when discussing the claim, refusing to acknowledge that figures like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already debunked the assertion. The remark quickly went viral, drawing criticism from conservatives who called it a desperate political attack.
Elon Musk says that he thinks he will sue Tim Walz for defaming him for when Walz falsely said Musk did “a N*zi salute.” pic.twitter.com/yNbkQlkHOF
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 29, 2025
Filmmaker Robby Starbuck shared the clip on X, stating he hoped Musk would sue Walz. Musk replied, “I think I will,” and added a post referring to Walz as “creepy,” using a clown emoji to mock the governor. The billionaire later hinted that Maddow and MSNBC could also be named in a potential lawsuit.
The controversy stems from a moment at Trump’s inauguration rally, where Musk briefly tapped his chest and extended his arm outward. His critics attempted to frame the movement as a Nazi salute, but Netanyahu and others dismissed the accusation as a politically driven smear.
Elon Musk is going to sue Creepy Tim Walz for saying Elon definitely gave a Nazi salute.
Tampon Tim is an unbelievable moron. pic.twitter.com/4R6Sw8Blwl
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) January 30, 2025
Musk’s growing political influence, including his $277 million investment in Republican candidates during the 2024 election, has made him a frequent target of Democratic figures. Walz, who lost alongside Kamala Harris in November, has remained vocal in attacking Trump’s allies.
🚨🚨 Elon Musk said today that he will be suing disgraced Tim Walz after he falsely claimed that the billionaire did a 'Nazi salute'. pic.twitter.com/LiSPYM378R
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) January 30, 2025
Walz’s office and MSNBC have not commented on Musk’s potential lawsuit. According to Bloomberg, Musk remains the world’s wealthiest person with a net worth of $428 billion.