Elon Musk's favorability sinks to new low, polling average shows

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Why It Matters Musk's slide in public opinion has been both steady and significant, particularly following his appointment by President Donald Trump as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new federal task force designed to, according the White House, slash government spending.
57% : On Silver's chart, three key moments mark his decline: his endorsement of Trump in mid-2024, Trump's victory over former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election and the start of Trump's second term in early 2025.
53% : According to media reports, Trump has privately told advisers and Cabinet members that Musk will soon step back from his prominent role as a key adviser.
47% : Even among Republicans, while 73 percent viewed him favorably, only 47 percent had a strongly favorable opinion -- less intensity than for Trump.
39% : Musk's net favorability dropped from +24 to -19 between 2017 and 2025." Future of Musk and DOGE Despite Trump calling Musk a "GREAT PATRIOT" on Truth Social, the association with the administration appears to be harming the Tesla CEO more than helping.
25% : Until then, he could be a liability for Trump.
22% : "Musk's numbers have been on a downward trend -- especially since Trump took office," Silver Bulletin's team wrote.

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