Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is living a “sad existence” for cheering the demise of Elon Musk‘s car company, the White House said Wednesday. “I think that’s quite sad,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said when asked about the former vice presidential nominee.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) told a crowd in Wisconsin on Tuesday that he boosts his mood by looking at Tesla stock, taking a shot at Elon Musk, the automaker’s CEO and the face of President

The former vice presidential candidate Walz said he checks Tesla’s share price to give him a “little boost during the day,” nodding to Musk’s company’s more than 40% year-to-date loss.