Musk’s Washington influence slides as poll reveals public discontent

April 27, 2025, 7:20 am

Recent AP-NORC poll results reveal that Elon Musk’s burgeoning power in Washington is meeting a backlash, with a significant number of respondents believing he now wields too much influence over government. The emerging sentiment marks a curious twist for the entrepreneur’s political clout.

winnipegfreepress.com / As Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll finds

citynews.ca / As Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk spent years building cachet as a business titan and tech visionary, brushing aside critics and skeptics to become the richest person on the planet. But as Musk gained power in Washington in recent months, his popularity has waned, according to a poll from The...

winnipegfreepress.com / Musk’s popularity has fallen and most think he has too much influence on the government, an AP-NORC poll finds

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