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Poll: Illinois voters find Trump, Musk ‘incredibly unpopular'

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — According to a new poll, both President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are unpopular with Illinois voters. The , conducted by Global Strategy Group, found 56% of Illinois voters found both Trump and Musk 'unfavorable.' Voters polled said over a dozen actions undertaken by the Trump administration in recent months were seen as 'concerning,' with an initiative to lower the cost of prescription drugs, eliminating government programs, eliminating members of the aviation safety board, and pardoning all January 5th Capitol rioters seen as 'very concerning.' 'No one elected Elon Musk, yet he's running roughshod over government services Illinoisans rely on to survive,' said Gov. JB Pritzker's Senior Political Advisor Mike Ollen. 'While the richest man in the world plays president, working families are losing access to lifesaving healthcare, prescription drugs, and childcare. It is no surprise Illinoisans are sending Trump and Musk a clear message that their agenda of dismantling healthcare, pardoning January 6th criminals, and raising taxes on the middle class is making their lives worse.' The Governor's Office sees the poll results as confirmation of a statement Pritzker gave last week, when he said, 'The majority of Illinoisans don't support President Trump, and don't support these policies. And, importantly, I've expressed what I think is the danger the residents of our state face as the result of the policies that he's putting in place.' Nationwide, according to YouGov, since Trump took office on Jan. 20, his approval rating is nearly 53% higher than at any time during his first term. 'You can look at one poll and say, 'Oh gee, he's popular in some places in the country,'' Pritzker said. 'Frankly I look at what's happening to working-class families as a result of his policies and I'm speaking out against that.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.