An analysis by Media Research Center (MRC) found that Tesla CEO Elon Musk received a staggering 96% negative media coverage, worse than former President Donald Trump.
During his first 100 days in office, Donald Trump faced 92% negative media coverage, as per MRC's findings. In contrast, Elon Musk's negative coverage surpassed Trump's.
Musk's negative media coverage is particularly noteworthy as his links to the Trump administration are primarily through his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Elon Musk mentioned during the Tesla Q1 2025 earnings call that he plans to reduce his involvement with DOGE's day-to-day operations starting from May, prioritizing more time for Tesla.