<ul><li>Barry Diller witnessed a swift decline in Elon Musk's popularity since they shared a box at the US Open in September 2024.</li><li>The public turned on Musk as his influence over the government grew, causing a major shift in perception.</li><li>Diller advised Musk to address government waste with care rather than aggressive measures to avoid backlash.</li><li>Musk faced protests and resistance after setting out to cut $2 trillion in government spending, leading to a change in public sentiment towards him.</li></ul>

Billionaire Barry Diller said Elon Musk's popularity decline was 'swift' since they shared a box at the US Open

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