Overview

• Tesla dropped to 95th place and SpaceX to 84th in the 2025 Axios Harris Poll 100, marking steep declines from their top-10 standings in 2021.
• Tesla ranked dead last in the 'character' category and scored poorly in 'ethics' and 'citizenship,' reflecting significant concerns over corporate values.
• SpaceX's reputation showed a stark 28.7% partisan divide, with Republicans rating it significantly higher than Democrats, highlighting growing political polarization.
• Musk's role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency and his political activism are seen as key factors influencing public perceptions of his companies.
• X (formerly Twitter) continues to rank near the bottom of the poll, maintaining its long-standing poor reputation even before Musk's ownership.