Hello, amazing followers! Today we’re diving into an intriguing study that highlights public perceptions of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center revealed that views of these tech giants are more on the negative side. Surprisingly, despite Zuckerberg’s newfound flair for high fashion, he remains less liked compared to Musk.

While 54% of Americans have an unfavorable view of Musk, a staggering 67% feel the same about Zuckerberg. This isn’t just a tech rivalry, it reflects deeper public sentiments since the beginning of Trump’s second term.

Both Zuckerberg and Musk faced scrutiny due to their past political donations, including to Trump’s inauguration fund. Interestingly, both misuse of political clout and changes in content moderation policies at Meta have further muddied Zuckerberg’s reputation.

Democrats particularly dislike Zuckerberg, with a significant 76% expressing unfavorable views, while Republican sentiments are split: 60% of Republicans don’t like him, yet many still hold a favorable view of Musk.

Despite Zuck’s attempts to play it cool—whether with gold chains or dabbling in music—it’s clear that Americans are not swayed by these efforts. This study from January 27 to February 2, 2025, looked at a diverse sample of over 5,000 U.S. adults.