Washington DC - Several recent polls have found that is rapidly losing support among Republican voters as he continues to assert powerful influence over President .
Recent polls have found that Elon Musk's favorability ratings with Republican voters have been rapidly dropping after Trump returned to office. © Chip Somodevilla / POOL / AFP
On Wednesday, released a new poll, which surveyed 1,604 US citizens from February 2 to 4.
The results found that of the surveyed GOP voters – 55% of which described themselves as "MAGA Republicans" – only 26% believe Musk should have "a lot" of influence in Trump's administration, while 43% said "a little," and 17% said "none at all."
The poll shows a massive shift from a right after Trump's election win in November 2024, which saw 47% say "a lot," 29% say "a little," and 12% say "none at all."
The latest poll also found that Musk has considerably more support from men than women.
Other recent polls have garnered similar results: aconducted between January 23-27 found that 53% of Americans "disapprove of Elon Musk playing a prominent role," and a recent poll found that 46% disapproved of his presence entirely, compared to 41% who approved.
Elon Musk has since been given unprecedented amounts of power, sparking outrage among many Americans. © Brandon Bell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Upon winning re-election, Trump made Musk – the world's richest man – his top advisor and head of the newly created (DOGE).
Musk has since been given unprecedented amounts of power, such as to the country's federal payment system, garnering him the nickname "."
He has also managed to garner tons of bad press for his offensive rhetoric and behavior, such as when he appeared to twice during an event after Trump's inauguration.
Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, who was appointed to run DOGE with Musk, from the role last month to focus on his aspirations to become governor of Ohio.
Critics have suggested that Ramaswamy was ousted from the role after , and some believe Musk could be next.
