Sanae Takaichi Approval Ratings Drop After Cabinet Scandal
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi saw a decline in public support following the resignation of a cabinet member amid a scandal.
Sanae Takaichi experienced a decline in public approval ratings following the resignation of a cabinet member embroiled in a scandal. The drop was captured in two separate polls conducted in mid-October.
A survey by the All Nippon News network conducted on October 17 and 18 reported an 11.2 percentage point decrease, bringing the Prime Minister's approval rating to 47.1%. A separate poll by the Yomiuri newspaper showed a more modest decline of two percentage points, leaving her support at 57%.
Despite these losses, Takaichi's ratings remain relatively strong compared to the approval levels of previous Japanese premiers after one year in office.
