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Elon Musk’s Public Standing Declines, Polls Indicate
Public acceptance of Elon Musk, the billionaire chief executive of various enterprises, is waning among Americans, according to the latest survey data from Silver Bulletin. While known for several roles, Musk has recently become conspicuously associated with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an organization rapidly dismantling aspects of the US government administrative framework.
Rising Unfavorability Ratings for Musk
Silver Bulletin‘s polling average reveals that 53.5 percent of Americans currently hold an unfavorable opinion of Musk, while only 39.6 percent view him favorably. His unpopularity has increased significantly since the start of 2024, when 38 percent held negative views, as per the site’s tracker. The report indicates that Silver Bulletin‘s methodology for monitoring Musk’s ratings mirrors its approach to tracking President Trump’s, employing “a slightly adjusted approach as Musk is surveyed less frequently than Trump.”
Factors Contributing to Negative Perceptions
According to Silver Bulletin, negative perceptions of the billionaire have especially increased following his strong backing – including financial incentives for voter turnout – of Trump’s second presidential bid, and subsequently, the commencement of his involvement with DOGE. DOGE’s actions have resulted in widespread reductions in staff across federal agencies as DOGE personnel obtain access to, or seek access to, classified sectors of the government, including:
- Tax authority records (IRS)
- The US Treasury’s fiscal payments system
- The US Social Security Administration
Widespread Media Reports Confirming Musk’s Diminished Public Image
Regardless of the precise accuracy of Silver Bulletin‘s average, several media sources are also reporting on Musk’s diminished public image. Outlets including Fox News, Politico, and Axios have all recently indicated polls demonstrating an expanding disapproval of the billionaire.
Electoral Backlash in Wisconsin
This public disapproval may have already produced electoral repercussions for Republicans in Wisconsin. Musk’s attempt to bolster a right-leaning judicial nominee this month – utilizing similar techniques to those employed during Trump’s campaign – appears to have had a detrimental effect. Pollster data published by The Washington Post indicated that the majority of voters in the state were critical of his involvement. Furthermore, approximately a third expressed a reduced inclination to support the conservative jurist due to Musk’s actions. Ultimately, Democrat-backed candidate Susan Crawford emerged as the victor by a 10-point margin, retained the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 4-3 progressive majority, impacting the court’s composition.
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