Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Trump Defends Musk After Poll Shows Public Unpopularity
Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, has become unpopular according to a new poll.
Former President Trump, who used to be friends with Musk, was asked about the poll.
Trump said he still thinks Musk is a good person, even though many people now dislike him.
This comes after a disagreement between them regarding a bill that Trump supported.
The shift suggests their relationship has changed.
A Gallup poll found Elon Musk's favorability dropped significantly.
Musk is now viewed unfavorably by 61% of Americans.
Donald Trump defended Musk despite his low poll ratings.
The two had a public fallout after Musk criticized Trump's bill.
Musk and Trump's relationship deteriorated after initially being closely associated.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk
- What
- Donald Trump commented on Elon Musk's unpopularity.
- When
- After a poll showing Musk's decline in popularity.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Trump was asked about the poll results.
Musk's Criticism
Trump's Perspective
Legislative Disagreement
Musk's Criticism
Criticized Trump's bill
Trump's Perspective
Supported the bill (implied)
- Poll Result
- 61% unfavorable view of Musk
- Musk's Favorability Change
- -32 points
- Trump's comment
- Musk is a good person
- Poll Conducted
- July 7-21
