Public Sentiment Shifts Against Elon Musk
According to the latest polling average from Nate Silver's Silver Bulletin, Elon Musk's popularity among Americans is on the decline. Musk, the billionaire CEO known for his involvement in numerous ventures, has recently been most prominent in his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This organization has been making waves by aggressively restructuring the US government's administrative framework.
The Silver Bulletin reports that 53.5 percent of Americans now view Musk unfavorably, a sharp rise from the 38 percent at the start of 2024. Conversely, only 39.6 percent hold a favorable opinion of him. Nate Silver explains that his method for tracking Musk's ratings mirrors that used for President Trump, though adjusted to be "slightly more conservative" due to less frequent polling on Musk.
Reasons Behind the Shift in Public Opinion
The uptick in negative sentiment towards Musk seems to be fueled by his high-profile backing of Trump's second Presidential campaign, which included paying voters, and his subsequent activities with DOGE. His work at DOGE has led to significant federal agency layoffs and attempts to access sensitive government sectors, such as the IRS, the US Treasury's payment systems, and the Social Security Administration.
While Silver Bulletin's figures provide a snapshot of Musk's declining popularity, other media outlets like Fox News, Politico, and Axios have also reported on the growing public distaste for the billionaire.
Electoral Impact in Wisconsin
The backlash against Musk may have tangible political repercussions, as seen in the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Musk's effort to support a conservative candidate using similar voter-paying tactics as those used during Trump's campaign appears to have misfired. Over half of Wisconsin voters disapproved of his involvement, with a significant portion indicating it swayed their vote away from the conservative candidate. As reported by The Washington Post, this led to a 10-point victory for Democrat-backed Susan Crawford, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority.
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GregorySmith
July 27, 2025 at 9:19:05 PM EDT
It's wild how fast public opinion can flip! Musk was the tech hero, now folks are side-eyeing him. DOGE role sounds cool, but is it enough to win back the crowd? 🤔
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StevenHill
April 25, 2025 at 7:36:21 PM EDT
이 앱은 정말로 엘론 머스크에 대한 대중의 감정이 어떻게 변하고 있는지를 잘 보여줘요. 데이터를 보는 건 흥미로운데, 가끔 앱이 멈추는 게 짜증나요. 그래도 머스크의 인기를 이해하는 데 좋은 도구예요. 📉🛠️
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MatthewGonzalez
April 25, 2025 at 9:44:56 AM EDT
Este app é uma verdadeira revelação sobre como a opinião pública está mudando contra Elon Musk. É interessante ver os dados, mas o app às vezes trava, o que é irritante. Ainda assim, é uma ótima ferramenta para entender o que está acontecendo com a popularidade de Musk. 📉🔧
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JoeLee
April 23, 2025 at 6:12:07 AM EDT
Este app es una revelación sobre cómo está cambiando el sentimiento público contra Elon Musk. Es interesante ver los datos, pero el app a veces se bloquea, lo cual es molesto. Aún así, es una gran herramienta para entender lo que está pasando con la popularidad de Musk. 📉🛠️
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ScottKing
April 23, 2025 at 5:06:53 AM EDT
このアプリはイーロン・マスクに対する世論の変化をよく示してくれる。データを見るのは面白いけど、アプリが時々クラッシュするのがイライラする。でも、マスクの人気について知るためには良いツールだと思う。📉🔧
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FredCarter
April 22, 2025 at 8:49:28 PM EDT
This app is a real eye-opener on how public sentiment is shifting against Elon Musk. It's interesting to see the data, but the app crashes sometimes which is annoying. Still, it's a great tool to understand what's going on with Musk's popularity. 📉🛠️
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According to the latest polling average from Nate Silver's Silver Bulletin, Elon Musk's popularity among Americans is on the decline. Musk, the billionaire CEO known for his involvement in numerous ventures, has recently been most prominent in his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This organization has been making waves by aggressively restructuring the US government's administrative framework.
The Silver Bulletin reports that 53.5 percent of Americans now view Musk unfavorably, a sharp rise from the 38 percent at the start of 2024. Conversely, only 39.6 percent hold a favorable opinion of him. Nate Silver explains that his method for tracking Musk's ratings mirrors that used for President Trump, though adjusted to be "slightly more conservative" due to less frequent polling on Musk.
Reasons Behind the Shift in Public Opinion
The uptick in negative sentiment towards Musk seems to be fueled by his high-profile backing of Trump's second Presidential campaign, which included paying voters, and his subsequent activities with DOGE. His work at DOGE has led to significant federal agency layoffs and attempts to access sensitive government sectors, such as the IRS, the US Treasury's payment systems, and the Social Security Administration.
While Silver Bulletin's figures provide a snapshot of Musk's declining popularity, other media outlets like Fox News, Politico, and Axios have also reported on the growing public distaste for the billionaire.
Electoral Impact in Wisconsin
The backlash against Musk may have tangible political repercussions, as seen in the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Musk's effort to support a conservative candidate using similar voter-paying tactics as those used during Trump's campaign appears to have misfired. Over half of Wisconsin voters disapproved of his involvement, with a significant portion indicating it swayed their vote away from the conservative candidate. As reported by The Washington Post, this led to a 10-point victory for Democrat-backed Susan Crawford, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority.
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- ‘Hands Off’: Protesters deliver a sweeping message to Trump and Musk at a DC rally
- Tesla’s sales plummet 13 percent as Musk backlash grows
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July 27, 2025 at 9:19:05 PM EDT
It's wild how fast public opinion can flip! Musk was the tech hero, now folks are side-eyeing him. DOGE role sounds cool, but is it enough to win back the crowd? 🤔
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April 25, 2025 at 7:36:21 PM EDT
이 앱은 정말로 엘론 머스크에 대한 대중의 감정이 어떻게 변하고 있는지를 잘 보여줘요. 데이터를 보는 건 흥미로운데, 가끔 앱이 멈추는 게 짜증나요. 그래도 머스크의 인기를 이해하는 데 좋은 도구예요. 📉🛠️
0
April 25, 2025 at 9:44:56 AM EDT
Este app é uma verdadeira revelação sobre como a opinião pública está mudando contra Elon Musk. É interessante ver os dados, mas o app às vezes trava, o que é irritante. Ainda assim, é uma ótima ferramenta para entender o que está acontecendo com a popularidade de Musk. 📉🔧
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April 23, 2025 at 6:12:07 AM EDT
Este app es una revelación sobre cómo está cambiando el sentimiento público contra Elon Musk. Es interesante ver los datos, pero el app a veces se bloquea, lo cual es molesto. Aún así, es una gran herramienta para entender lo que está pasando con la popularidad de Musk. 📉🛠️
0
April 23, 2025 at 5:06:53 AM EDT
このアプリはイーロン・マスクに対する世論の変化をよく示してくれる。データを見るのは面白いけど、アプリが時々クラッシュするのがイライラする。でも、マスクの人気について知るためには良いツールだと思う。📉🔧
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April 22, 2025 at 8:49:28 PM EDT
This app is a real eye-opener on how public sentiment is shifting against Elon Musk. It's interesting to see the data, but the app crashes sometimes which is annoying. Still, it's a great tool to understand what's going on with Musk's popularity. 📉🛠️
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