Kast’s Approval Plummets to 22.1% as Old Tweets Resurface Over Bachelet’s 20% Rating

Original article: Por la boca muere el pez: Kast alimentaba rumores de renuncia con Bachelet al 20% y hoy su propia aprobación se desploma al 22,1%

Social media has a long memory, and an old tweet from José Antonio Kast becomes particularly relevant amid his declining popularity in the polls. In September 2015, when he was a congressman, the current President echoed rumors of an early resignation for Michelle Bachelet, citing her low approval ratings. Eleven years later, it is Kast who faces numbers similar to those he once used to cast doubt on Bachelet’s presidency.

On September 14, 2015, Kast tweeted, now on X, a message that directly linked Bachelet’s low public support with speculations about her leaving La Moneda:

«With 20% approval (and falling), rumors that President MB will resign before the end of 2016 are increasing day by day.»

Although the then-parliamentarian did not explicitly demand her resignation, he certainly contributed to amplifying rumors about the continuity of an elected president, using her waning popularity as leverage. A post that, viewed from the current political landscape, highlights a stark contrast between his past statements and the figures that his own government now faces.

Kast’s Approval Drops to 22.1%: Numbers That Contrast with His 2015 Tweet

The comparison gains traction following the latest presidential polling results. According to Pulso Ciudadano, Kast’s approval has plummeted to 22.1% in October 2026, a decline of 6.1 points since September and the lowest level since he took office. Meanwhile, disapproval soared to 67.5%, increasing by 9.9 points.

This is not an isolated measurement. As El Ciudadano reported on November 2, Agenda Criteria placed Kast’s support at a mere 25%, with a disapproval rate of 65%. Meanwhile, Plaza Pública Cadem noted a 26% approval and a 69% rejection rate.

Although these polls employ different methodologies, they all coincide in showcasing a bleak picture of public support, with disapproval levels far exceeding those who endorse his administration.

The Tweet About Bachelet Resurfaces as Kast Loses Support Among Voters

The situation becomes even more challenging for La Moneda when examining the dynamics within Kast’s own voter base. According to Cadem, support for Kast among those who voted for him in the runoff dropped from 69% in September to 59% in October.

This decline coincides with controversy over reduced sentences for individuals convicted of sexual crimes against children and adolescents, as well as crimes against humanity, which has raised new questions about the government’s decisions.

Additionally, there is widespread opposition to Fernando Rabat’s continued presence in the Justice Ministry. According to Pulso Ciudadano, 74.2% of respondents believed that Kast made a mistake by keeping him in the position and that he should request his resignation.

In this context, the tweet from September 2015 reveals a political contradiction that is hard to overlook: when Bachelet had a 20% approval rating, Kast was spreading rumors about her potential early exit from La Moneda. Now, when his own backing barely exceeds that percentage, his past statements carry new significance.

Of course, a poll does not determine the legitimacy or continuation of a democratically elected government. Yet this same consideration allows for a critical examination of the rhetoric that Kast employed while in opposition.

In 2015, Bachelet’s 20% approval helped propagate rumors of her resignation. Now, in 2026, with just a 22.1% support rating, it is his own presidency that finds itself reflecting on those words. The archive does not prove that both situations are identical, but it indeed raises an uncomfortable question for the president: what criteria did he use then to link a president’s declining popularity with her possible departure from power?

Governments change, polls do too, but public statements remain. This time, the figures Kast used to discuss another’s political continuity are nearly the same as those that currently define his own public support.