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Multiple polls show that a significant portion of Americans oppose Elon Musk’s influence in government, particularly through DOGE.

A CBS/YouGov poll found that nearly half of respondents want Musk to have little or no influence, with opinions split along party lines.

Other polls from The Economist, Quinnipiac, and advocacy groups also reveal broad concerns over Musk’s power and lack of oversight.

Meanwhile, the White House continues to defend Musk and selectively highlight poll results that support Trump’s administration while ignoring criticism.

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[–] [email protected] 71 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Unless someone is going to enforce consequences on them they don't care if 100% of the population disagree with them.

Trump can't legally get elected again and Musk wasn't elected at all, why the fuck would they care what the public thinks?

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Trump can't legally get elected again

Trump can't legally sexually assault women, but that still happened. We'll see how this plays out.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

Either way, public opinion no longer matters to him unless there are actual consequences attached.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

drumpf will probably illegally get elected again.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Hah! Elections you think we'll be getting more of those at this rate?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

So again, no reason for them to care if they are unpopular.

[–] Snowclone 1 points 2 days ago

That does also support his point entirely. So. Yes. That's correct.

[–] Siegfried 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Moving against the majority and common sense pays its toll on the long run...

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

"Surely this time there will be consequences for Trump, unlike all those other times we thought there would surely be consequences for Trump. This time though, this time all those people who haven't been holding Trump accountable will hold Trump accountable."

[–] Snowclone 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Isn't it so insane to watch? If I was convicted of one felony I'm confidant I'd be in prison.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

You also wouldn’t be able to vote or even get a job with the likes of Costco or even Sam’s club. But hey, that presidential role is a go.