Linked source release:
Among U.S. adults, 44% strongly disapprove of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance.
Views of Kennedy’s job performance
Exact survey question
Do you (approve) or (disapprove) of the way Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is handling his job as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)? (ROTATE 1-4/4-1)
The chart shows the original response categories and reported percentages. This is a descriptive comparison within this survey, not a finding of statistical significance.
How to read this result
This report covers the survey period shown below. It does not establish a trend or describe an election result. Other questions in the release may cover different subjects or groups.
Survey details
- Population
- U.S. adults
- Survey sample
- 1,343
- Fieldwork
- 2026-04-14 to 2026-04-19
- Method
- Online and by telephone
The sample count describes the survey overall; it is not a verified sample count for each question. Percentages may not total 100 because of rounding.
Source and methodology
Results: KFF polling release. Caldwell Research prepared this summary from the reported percentages.
KFF topline and methodology. The full-adult population is established from the table sample count matching the documented survey sample. The headline describes strong disapproval only, not total disapproval.