Tesla’s financial tale, however, has taken a turn since Trump took the oath of office with Tesla stock down over 17% since Jan. 21, as of midday Friday. Just weeks before the inauguration, Tesla reported the first full-year drop in global sales in its history as a public company, according to a report from CNN.

“Independents disapprove of Musk’s handling of DOGE by 18 points. Moderates disapprove by 19,” veteran reporter Aaron Blake posted to X, with results of a new poll from The Economist. “Overall, he’s 9 points in the negative,” he added.