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Trump's Approval Plummets; Musk's Favorability Hits New Low

8/6/2025

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Trump and Musk Decline

President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 38%, with disapproval at 58%.
His ratings on inflation and immigration have seen notable declines.
Elon Musk is now viewed unfavorably by 61% of Americans.
Musk's net favorability has decreased from -4 to -28, indicating a growing disconnect with the public.

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Tesla Sales Plummet

Tesla experienced a significant sales decline, with a 55% drop in Germany and nearly 60% in the UK year-over-year.
The company's European market share plummeted from 21.6% to 14.5% in two months.
Chinese competitor BYD quadrupled registrations in the UK, surpassing Tesla in global battery-only EV sales.
Despite European challenges, Tesla retains a strong 46% market share as the top EV seller in the U.S.
Musk's political engagements are perceived as factors in Tesla's waning popularity in Europe.

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Trump and Musk Decline

President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 38%, with disapproval at 58%.
His ratings on inflation and immigration have seen notable declines.
Elon Musk is now viewed unfavorably by 61% of Americans.
Musk's net favorability has decreased from -4 to -28, indicating a growing disconnect with the public.

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