Taiwanese leader William Lai in one of his ‘worst moments’ as approval rating falls
Poll finds 42.9 per cent are satisfied with Lai’s performance amid backlash over Typhoon Danas response and his support for recall votes
The disapproval rating was 44.5 per cent. It marks the second time dissatisfaction with Lai has surpassed support after his approval rating fell to its lowest in November at 42.8 per cent.
“This is one of Lai’s worst moments since taking office,” said foundation chairman Michael You Ying-lung, adding that the numbers reflected a growing crisis of governance.
You said the mass recall campaign and Lai’s divisive series of “Ten Talks” – which his office says is aimed at unity – were among the issues that have caused him to lose public support.
He pointed to Lai’s speech at the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s national congress on June 28, when he urged the DPP to “stand with the people” and back citizen-led recall efforts. “That stance triggered a public outcry,” You said.