New poll reveals Americans' growing discontent with Musk and federal government cutbacks
A recent survey reveals that 35 percent of the public supports the tech billionaire's management of DOGE, whereas 57 percent express disapproval.
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Recent polling indicates that more Americans are becoming disillusioned with billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in President Donald Trump's administration, particularly as the tech entrepreneur attempts to identify billions in federal savings.
The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, released on Friday, reveals that 35 percent of Americans approve of Musk's management of the Department of Government Efficiency, an initiative by the Trump administration aimed at eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal sector. In contrast, 57 percent disapprove of his role. This marks an increase in negative perceptions, rising from 49 percent since February.
There has been little change in the percentage of Americans who approve of Musk's handling of the job, which was at 34 percent two months ago. However, he remains less favored than Trump, who has a 39 percent approval rating and a 55 percent disapproval rating according to the same poll.
Support for Musk has declined by double digits across nearly all demographic groups, including independents, adults under 30, and individuals without college degrees.
These results reflect broader opinions about the extensive cuts to the federal government that the Trump administration is pursuing. Simultaneously, Musk has announced plans to step back from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and focus more on his electric vehicle company, Tesla.
A majority of Americans believe that waste within the federal government has either persisted or worsened under Trump's leadership, while just 43 percent think it has decreased. Opinions on fraud are more divided: 34 percent feel it has increased under Trump, 32 percent believe it has decreased, and 34 percent think it has remained unchanged.
Almost 60 percent of respondents conveyed that they think Trump is overreaching in his attempts to downsize the federal government through layoffs. The proposal to eliminate the Department of Education is especially unpopular, with 66 percent of Americans opposed. Cuts to federal funding for medical research, a strategy tied to the Trump administration's response to U.S. colleges and universities, are also met with resistance: only 21 percent support these cuts, while 77 percent are against them.
The poll, which surveyed 2,464 adults from April 18 to 22, carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, released on Friday, reveals that 35 percent of Americans approve of Musk's management of the Department of Government Efficiency, an initiative by the Trump administration aimed at eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal sector. In contrast, 57 percent disapprove of his role. This marks an increase in negative perceptions, rising from 49 percent since February.
There has been little change in the percentage of Americans who approve of Musk's handling of the job, which was at 34 percent two months ago. However, he remains less favored than Trump, who has a 39 percent approval rating and a 55 percent disapproval rating according to the same poll.
Support for Musk has declined by double digits across nearly all demographic groups, including independents, adults under 30, and individuals without college degrees.
These results reflect broader opinions about the extensive cuts to the federal government that the Trump administration is pursuing. Simultaneously, Musk has announced plans to step back from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and focus more on his electric vehicle company, Tesla.
A majority of Americans believe that waste within the federal government has either persisted or worsened under Trump's leadership, while just 43 percent think it has decreased. Opinions on fraud are more divided: 34 percent feel it has increased under Trump, 32 percent believe it has decreased, and 34 percent think it has remained unchanged.
Almost 60 percent of respondents conveyed that they think Trump is overreaching in his attempts to downsize the federal government through layoffs. The proposal to eliminate the Department of Education is especially unpopular, with 66 percent of Americans opposed. Cuts to federal funding for medical research, a strategy tied to the Trump administration's response to U.S. colleges and universities, are also met with resistance: only 21 percent support these cuts, while 77 percent are against them.
The poll, which surveyed 2,464 adults from April 18 to 22, carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
