Japan PM Kishida's support sinks to 26% on slush fund scandal

60% of respondents blame prime minister as four ministers are removed

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Support fell for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet as the public blamed Kishida for a growing fundraising scandal.  © Kyodo

KAORU OSAWA, TSUKASA SASAKI, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet fell to a record low 26% amid a growing fundraising scandal that has led to the sacking of four ministers, the latest Nikkei-TV Tokyo poll shows.

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