Elon Musk running the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
A majority of likely voters approve of Elon Musk running the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite discontent among Democrats. Republicans approve the most, while Democrats express disapproval. Musk's leadership at DOGE has uncovered waste, fraud, and abuse, resulting in the termination of wasteful contracts and saving taxpayers millions.
Key Points
- 55% of likely voters approve of Elon Musk leading DOGE
- 86% find it important to reduce fraud and abuse in the federal government
- DOGE team uncovered a $59 million payment to luxury hotels for housing migrants, leading to firings and clawing back of funds
Pros
- Majority of likely voters approve of Elon Musk leading DOGE
- DOGE under Musk's leadership has uncovered waste, fraud, and abuse
- Efforts to reduce fraud and abuse in the federal government are deemed important across party lines
Cons
- Democrats express disapproval of Elon Musk leading DOGE
- Calls for Musk to be replaced by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg from the Democratic National Committee