02/21/2025

How Americans View Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

Both face criticism among U.S. adults

Americans' views of two prominent tech executives – Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg – tilt more negative than positive. Musk is a deeply polarizing figure, with Republicans largely viewing him favorably and Democrats largely unfavorably. By contrast, views of Zuckerberg are less polarized, with majorities in both parties viewing him unfavorably.

Just over half of U.S. adults (54 percent) say they have an unfavorable view of Musk, including 36 percent who have a very unfavorable opinion of him. About four-in-ten (42 percent) express a favorable view, including 11 percent who are very favorable, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2025.

Musk is the head of companies such as Tesla and X (formerly known as Twitter). He is also currently a “special government employee” of the Trump administration, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a non-governmental agency, as it seeks to cut what it deems excessive federal spending.

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