Elon Musk's Favorability Rating Drops to Lowest Level Since January Amid Controversy.

Elon Musk's favorability rating among Americans has dropped significantly since January, according to a recent Gallup poll. Musk finished last in favorability among 14 world figures, with 61% of respondents holding a negative view of him. His actions, including his participation in the Department of Government Efficiency and warnings about a Trump presidency, have tarnished his personal image and impacted Tesla's sales and revenues.

Elon Musk's favorability rating among Americans has dropped significantly since January, according to a recent Gallup poll. Musk finished last in favorability among 14 world figures, with 61% of respondents holding a negative view of him. This sharp decline in public opinion coincides with Musk's contentious tenure at the White House and his subsequent fallout with President Donald Trump.

Musk's actions, including his participation in the Department of Government Efficiency and his warnings about the difficulties under a Trump presidency, have tarnished his personal image. These actions have also triggered a substantial decline in Tesla's sales and revenues. Before starting his White House work, Musk was viewed slightly more negatively than positively (43% favorable, 47% unfavorable). In the July poll, Musk's favorable rating was 33% favorable, with 61% unfavorable — a 24-point downward swing [1].

The Gallup poll, conducted from July 7 to 21, also revealed a sharp drop in approval ratings for several current and former Trump administration figures, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump. This decline in approval ratings signals a turbulent run-up to next year's midterm elections.

The termination of the federal program involving Musk also raises questions about the future of public-private partnerships in the tech sector. Musk's controversial actions and the resulting public sentiment could potentially influence consumer behavior and investor confidence, impacting not just Tesla but the broader electric vehicle market.

References:

[1] https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/elon-musks-favorability-rating-among-041220282.html
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elon-musks-favorability-rating-among-041220282.html
[3] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Tesla-Roadster-2-could-fly-with-banned-Formula-1-technology.1080826.0.html
[4] https://www.newsmax.com/politics/elon-musk-donald-trump-donations/2025/08/04/id/1221216/