In a shocking turn of events, a recent poll has revealed that Republican enthusiasm for Elon Musk has taken a nosedive after his very public feud with former president Donald Trump. The once beloved tech mogul has found himself on the receiving end of some serious shade from his former fans on the right.
According to the poll, conducted by the Fake News Institute of America, a whopping 69% of Republicans now view Musk in a less favorable light following his Twitter spat with Trump. This is a far cry from the days when Musk was hailed as a hero by conservatives for his outspoken support of free markets and innovation.
One disgruntled Republican voter, Karen McKaren, had this to say about Musk’s feud with Trump: “I used to think Elon was the bee’s knees, but now he’s just a big ol’ meanie. I don’t want my tax dollars going towards his fancy space toys anymore!”
Even Musk’s staunchest supporters on the right have been left scratching their heads at his recent behavior. Conservative commentator and Musk superfan, Chad Thunderpants, lamented, “I just don’t understand why Elon would pick a fight with the greatest president of all time. It’s like he’s lost his marbles or something!”
As for Musk himself, he seems unfazed by the backlash from his former Republican fanbase. In a tweet responding to the poll results, Musk quipped, “I guess I’ll have to console myself with my billions of dollars and fleet of shiny new Teslas. Oh well, c’est la vie!”
So what does this mean for the future of Musk’s relationship with the GOP? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain – the once fiery passion that Republicans had for the tech mogul has definitely cooled off. Perhaps Musk should stick to building rockets and leave the Twitter wars to the professionals.
