Tesla's stock has experienced a notable surge, rising approximately 25% since Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made comments about the stock's decline. The stock was reported at $290, reflecting an increase of nearly 19 points in a single day. Analysts and investors have pointed to Walz's remarks, which included a celebration of the stock's previous downturn, as a catalyst for the recent rally. Over the past week, Tesla shares have risen over 23%, with a daily increase of more than 3%. The market reaction has led to discussions about the impact of Walz's statements on short sellers, as his comments seemingly coincided with a turnaround in Tesla's fortunes.