Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently stirred up social media chatter when he inadvertently appeared to label Elon Musk as a "gay guy" during a campaign speech. The moment occurred as Walz addressed a crowd in Detroit, Michigan, discussing tax cuts and referencing the billionaire. "If you're a billionaire, Elon Musk for example, say. That guy, that gay guy got," Walz began before quickly correcting himself with a chuckle, "Michigan knows that word." The crowd responded with laughter as Walz smoothly shifted his reference, saying, "That dude got a tax cut."

The gaffe quickly went viral, inciting speculation and debate across various social media platforms with many viewers convinced that Walz intended to call Musk "gay." However, Musk seemed unfazed by the incident, responding on social media platform X with a lighthearted tone stating, "I have no problem being called gay tbh." Despite the moment's virality, Walz's comments appeared to be taken in stride by Elon. Attempts to seek comment from the Harris-Walz campaign have yet to yield any responses.

Musk's nonchalant attitude towards the matter shows a resilience and humor, even as the incident continues to capture public attention.