Tim Walz Told to 'Get a Lawyer' After His MSNBC 'Nazi' Attack on Elon Musk

For reasons unknown, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to receive media attention. However, his remarks on Tuesday could potentially land him in legal trouble.

Despite his unsuccessful attempt to become vice president, the Democratic governor remains a frequent guest on left-leaning talk shows.

And much like during the campaign, he isn’t letting facts get in the way of his narrative.

On Tuesday, Walz appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” with host Rachel Maddow, where he discussed President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze federal grants.

During the segment, Walz took the opportunity to repeat the left’s latest attack on X owner Elon Musk, claiming that Musk performed a Nazi salute.

Commentator Collin Rugg shared a clip of the moment on X.

When asked about whether “President Musk,” as Walz mockingly called him, “gave a Nazi salute” during his speech on Inauguration Day, Walz confidently told Maddow, “Of course he did.”

The controversy stems from Musk’s remarks at the Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., where he addressed the audience, saying, “[T]hank you for making [Trump’s election] happen.” Placing a hand over his heart, he added, “My heart goes out to you.”

Speculation quickly followed, with some interpreting a movement Musk made between those statements as resembling a Nazi salute.

To its credit, the Anti-Defamation League dismissed the accusations, calling the gesture “an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute, but again, we appreciate that people are on edge.”

Yet, as seen on Tuesday, that didn’t stop Walz from pushing the claim. And now, Musk might take action.

After seeing the accusation, Musk responded to a suggestion that he sue Walz by saying, “Good idea.”

One user even replied directly to Walz’s X account, warning him to “Get a lawyer.”

The left has long relied on branding political opponents as Nazis, but public patience for such rhetoric appears to be wearing thin.

With Maddow’s show reaching an audience of 1.4 million as MSNBC’s highest-rated program, the reach of these accusations is significant.

Additionally, given CNN’s recent settlement in a defamation case involving a Navy veteran, the legal landscape for challenging high-profile media smears seems increasingly favorable.

As a known Trump ally, Musk can expect more of these attacks over the next four years. But he doesn’t have to simply accept them.