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Elon Musk's Star Fades Amid Controversy and Declining Sales

5/21/2025

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Elon Musk's star has dimmed since the 2024 US Open, where he once basked in celebrity status. Barry Diller pointed out a notable shift in public sentiment following Musk's contentious government spending cuts. Polls reveal a significant decline in the reputations of Tesla and SpaceX, as skepticism about Musk's leadership and ethics grows amidst political turmoil and faltering European sales.

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Elon Musk's star has dimmed since the 2024 US Open, where he once basked in celebrity status. Barry Diller pointed out a notable shift in public sentiment following Musk's contentious government spending cuts. Polls reveal a significant decline in the reputations of Tesla and SpaceX, as skepticism about Musk's leadership and ethics grows amidst political turmoil and faltering European sales.