He’s back—in the White House, in our nightmares, at the bottom of the barrel, and at the top of the A.W.I. heap. Donald Trump’s biggest, maybe only success last week was winning this poll, with 44.5 percent. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., cutting an even more disturbing figure than usual in the glare of the congressional spotlight, was far behind (21.4 percent). Third place went to the new U.S. government personified, Elon Musk (13.7 percent). And a tip of the hat to Dr. Phil for creative grandstanding before the cameras during an ICE raid (fourth place, with 8.8 percent).

Just ahead, this week’s competitors. But first: