Kishida Cabinet Support Dips Amid LDP Scandal

Public dissatisfaction grows as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet approval rating falls to 24.5%, marking its second-lowest point.

The support rate for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet has decreased by 2.8 percentage points to 24.5%, amid a political funds scandal involving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
A significant majority of respondents express discontent with the LDP's handling of the scandal, with 84.9% demanding explanations for unreported income from fundraising parties.
Public trust in the LDP wanes as 87% of respondents believe the party's reform proposals will not restore confidence.
Prosecutors have indicted or issued summary indictments for 10 individuals linked to the scandal, but no criminal charges have been brought against faction executives due to insufficient evidence.
Despite the scandal, the LDP remains the most supported political party, with a backing of 31.5%, albeit a decrease from the previous 33.3%.