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Elon Musk recently expressed frustration over the public criticism he’s been facing, particularly in relation to his role in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The billionaire said he didn’t understand why so many people seem to dislike him.
During a rally on Sunday, Musk spoke out about the backlash he’s receiving. “The radical left are saying somehow we’re stealing Social Security—like, first of all, I don’t need the money, OK?” he said.
Musk’s team has been working with the Social Security Administration to tackle alleged fraud. But many believe that Musk’s push to overhaul the system could be risky, possibly causing delays and complications for millions of Americans who rely on it. Still, Musk appeared more focused on his own personal finances.
“In fact, it’s costing me a lot to be in this job,” he added. Musk also mentioned a recent moment where Minnesota Governor Tim Walz mocked Tesla’s stock at a rally, saying it gave him a “little boost.” Musk wasn’t happy with Walz’s remarks. “It is a really awful thing for him to do,” he said.
He described the criticism as part of a larger campaign to “put massive pressure” on him and Tesla. Musk also pointed out that the value of his Tesla stock had dropped significantly, saying, “My Tesla stock is in half! This is a very expensive job is what I’m saying.”
Earlier, Musk had also reacted strongly to Walz’s comments during a Fox News interview, calling the governor “a big jerk.” He added, “What an evil thing to do. What a creep, what a jerk. Who derives joy from that?”
Governor Walz didn’t let Musk’s comments slide, replying with a post on X (formerly Twitter): “Elon, I’ll make you a deal. I’ll stop making fun of your stock when you take your hands off Social Security.”
Musk’s growing complaints about his critics seem to focus on portraying them as unsympathetic or cruel. However, some wonder if Musk truly expects sympathy given his controversial role in pushing policies that could hurt essential services and workers.
The rally also highlighted Musk’s ongoing efforts to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. He has already spent millions supporting the conservative candidate in hopes of securing a court majority that could impact key issues like abortion rights, voting laws, and his own legal battles in the state. At the rally, Musk also gave away a million dollars to support his petition against what he calls “activist judges.”
