由进步支持者资助的抗议团体反对Musk的削减支出, 但民意测验显示公众广泛支持减少浪费。 Protest groups funded by progressive backers oppose Musk's spending cuts, but polls show broad public support for reducing waste.

报告表明,抗议Elon Musk削减联邦开支的抗议活动得到部分资助,并由George Soros所支持的 " 不可分 " 和 " MoveOn " 等进步团体组织。 Reports suggest that protests against Elon Musk's efforts to cut federal spending are partly funded and organized by progressive groups like Indivisible and MoveOn, backed by George Soros. 哈佛-哈里斯民意调查显示,76%的美国人支持减少政府浪费,包括62%的民主人士。 A Harvard-Harris poll indicates 76% of Americans support reducing government waste, including 62% of Democrats. 批评者认为媒体报导可能夸大公众的异议。 Critics argue media coverage may be exaggerating public dissent. 《经济学家/YouGov调查》也显示,美国人对Musk的政府效率部(DOGE)的看法比较好。 The Economist/YouGov survey also shows more Americans view Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) favorably.