Airbnb founder co founder joins Musk at new Dept of Government Efficiency

[Helen3]

I was shocked to read that Airbnb co founder Joe Gebbia is joining Elon Musk at this new government  department which has already sacked 10,000 in a government  witchunt - with no notice or reason.

It certainly doesn't align with the Airbnb brand of being open and welcoming to all.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/airbnb-co-founder-joe-gebbia-take-role-musks-doge-nyt-says-2025-02-...

[Sue2569]

As a 10 year (several location) host and frequent guest user, I am incredibly disgusted!!! Gebbia has lit the final match on the demise of airbnb, a company that already was suffering and losing customers. Now as airbnb burns down Hosts, like us will be leaving as well! 

I will be adding different listings platforms and ending my association with Airbnb. 

But I am sure Gebbia and the other wannabe Oligarchs feel  their involvement in dismantling our democracy while lining their pockets and increasing their power is worth it to them. 

Long term seems like a incredibly choice as regular folks are harmed, lose their hard earned money and will no longer chose or financially be able to be consumers of the goods and services these billionaires companies are trying to sell us. 

I will be offering special offers via my VRBO listing and begin listing on Expedia, Zillow and HOmetogo

Sue 

[Genevieve319]

I’ve sent feedback already using the app. I will honour my current bookings but I will be moving my listings to other platforms. I consider DOGE to be a criminal gang and I do not want to be associated with it in any shape or form.

[Connie595]

Unfortunately he was already cozying up with Musk before this, and also switched his allegiance to Trump prior to the election. This just brought it all to light. Enough for me. I will be looking to other platforms to book my stays. 

[Douglas607]

I feel much better knowing I won’t be renting from idiots anymore. AirBnB is looking better and better now. 

[Zheng49]

To be honest, I agreed with your stance that personal political views should be kept out of these community forums. I think you should also follow your own advice. 

[Rosemary81]

Hi Helen, Could not agree with you more. I have written a post re this, and hope other hosts, if they can, will delist as I am. Thank you