Recent polling data from various sources highlight political approval ratings and favorability trends across several prominent figures as of mid-2025. In Kentucky's 4th congressional district, former President Donald Trump holds a strong approval rating of 87%, with a net approval of +76, significantly outpacing Representative Thomas Massie, who has a 39% approval and a net disapproval of -16. California Governor Gavin Newsom's favorability, according to Gallup polls from July 21, 2025, stands at 30% favorable and 41% unfavorable overall, with a net favorability of -11%. Notably, Newsom's favorability is higher among women (+2%) but markedly lower among men (-25%). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) shows a net favorability of -4%, with positive ratings among women (+9%) and young adults aged 18-34 (+19%). Elon Musk's net favorability is -28%, with particularly low ratings among women (-50%) and young adults aged 18-34 (-53%). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a net favorability of -33%, with a slight positive favorability (+5%) only among those aged 55 and older. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintains a positive net favorability of +18% across all demographics. An online poll conducted via a Google form shows Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear leading with 46.3% in the third round, followed by Gavin Newsom at 17.7%, Pete Buttigieg at 14.4%, and a significant portion (21.5%) selecting 'None of These.' Additionally, a recent Insider Advantage poll of 1,000 likely voters on August 17, 2025, indicates that Donald Trump's job approval rating has increased by 10 points to 54%, with 44% disapproval. Political discourse includes commentary from Gavin Newsom's office criticizing Trump's campaign strategy and speculation about potential 2028 presidential primary candidates, including JD Vance and Newsom.