In the Emerson College poll, the president received an approval rating of 45 percent on immigration versus a 46 percent disapproval rating. This is the first time the president's approval rating on the issue has been negative with the pollster during his second term in office.

Trump's support among Republicans remains strong, while Democrats continue to oppose him. Independents, who are up for grabs, have been turning away from him of late, according to polling data.