- 71% of Republicans support Donald Trump, while only 6% back Elon Musk.
- Musk’s favorability among conservatives has collapsed from 73% to nearly nothing.
- The public feud with Trump severely damaged Musk’s standing with Republican voters.
Elon Musk just took a major hit. According to a new YouGov poll, 71 percent of Republicans now stand with Donald Trump. Only 6 percent support Musk. That gap tells the whole story. Conservatives no longer see Musk as one of their own. His recent actions and public comments have pushed many Republicans back into Trump’s camp. Once seen as a possible ally to the political right, Musk now struggles to keep their support.
Republican Loyalty to Trump Leaves No Room for Musk
Donald Trump continues to dominate the Republican base. While Musk tried to appeal to conservative voters through public statements and social media posts, he failed to build lasting trust. Republican voters have made their choice clear. They trust Trump. They do not want a tech billionaire trying to challenge their favorite political figure. Even Musk’s influence as the head of X and Tesla can’t compete with Trump’s grip on the Republican identity.
Philip Bump
Musk’s Popularity Among the Right Drops Dramatically
Just a few months ago, Musk had strong numbers among conservatives. A Pew Research poll showed that 73 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents viewed him favorably. That number has now collapsed. Musk lost most of that goodwill in record time. His public fights, changing political opinions, and attacks on Trump seem to have turned many Republican voters away. The latest YouGov numbers confirm this shift in attitude.
The Feud Between Musk and Trump Hurts Musk More
The growing feud between Trump and Musk only makes things worse for the Tesla CEO. Trump recently threatened to cut government subsidies and contracts for Musk’s companies. Musk answered with a challenge on social media, saying, “Go ahead, make my day.” But that kind of talk doesn’t win over voters. Especially not Trump’s loyal supporters. Instead of gaining new allies, Musk has triggered a wave of criticism from Trump’s base.
Musk Faces an Uphill Battle to Rebuild Trust
Musk now faces a serious image problem. Losing Republican support means losing a large and vocal audience. While some independents and Democrats may back Musk in other ways, his political future with conservatives looks bleak. Trump, meanwhile, remains untouchable among Republicans. As long as Trump holds the spotlight, Musk will struggle to step back into it. He will need a new strategy if he wants to regain political influence.
