“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.

Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying numerous investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles.

Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, have been hit with several privacy lawsuits over their access to government computer systems. The new lawsuit alleges Musk was illegally appointed and seeks an order barring him from taking any further government action.