As Election Day approaches, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), vice presidential nominee on the Harris-Walz ticket, has drawn significant attention for his repeated attacks on tech billionaire Elon Musk.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz steps onto the stage at a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.

Walz, who has previously criticized Musk by calling him a “dips**t” and mocking his mannerisms, took his rhetoric a step further during a Michigan campaign rally.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, speaks during a South by Southwest panel in Austin in 2018. SpaceX is planning a rocket engine production facility near Waco, Musk said on social media Saturday.

Referring to Musk as “that gay guy,” Walz made the comment while discussing billionaires and tax cuts, eliciting laughter from the audience.

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Musk, who has fathered multiple children with multiple women, responded on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating he has “no problem being called gay [to be honest].”

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Walz’s remarks have sparked conversation on social media, with users on X commenting on the unusual nature of his ongoing focus on Musk.

Some users suggested that Walz’s comments could be a form of projection. Musk, however, appeared unbothered by the comments and continued his typical engagement with his followers.

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In addition to his focus on Musk, Walz has drawn criticism for a recent social media post attempting to appeal to voters with football references.

In the post, he spoke of “the final quarter,” a phrase he tied to his experience as an assistant high school football coach.

The phrasing led to commentary from actual football coaches, including Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), who noted that the term is rarely, if ever, used in real football contexts.

Walz’s efforts to connect with voters through football continued over the weekend when he streamed a “Madden NFL 25” session on Twitch with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), in what some viewed as an attempt to appeal to younger male voters.

Walz’s focus has also extended to his Republican counterparts, including Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), whom he labeled as “weird” prior to his own placement on the vice presidential ticket.

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This characterization of Vance mirrors Walz’s general tone toward political opponents, as he has also targeted everyday Americans who support former President Donald Trump, even referring to Trump rally attendees at Madison Square Garden as “Nazis.”

This rhetoric comes in the context of similar comments by other Democratic leaders.

During a CBS News interview on Wednesday, Walz was questioned about recent remarks made by members of his own party, including Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, who referred to Trump supporters as “garbage” at a Tuesday event.

Rather than walking back his comments, Walz doubled down, reaffirming his previous statements.

The repeated focus on Musk, football analogies, and harsh characterizations of opponents and their supporters have led to scrutiny of the Harris-Walz campaign’s strategy as they near the final days before Election Day.

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The intense rhetoric reflects the polarized environment surrounding the 2024 presidential race, with both parties seeking to mobilize their bases in the closing days.