President Donald Trump was dealt a new blow to a key administrative pillar, as a poll released Friday by Emerson College showed his approval rating down regarding his handling of immigration. Why It Matters Immigration remains a cornerstone of Trump's presidency and a defining issue of his administration.

In the poll - which surveyed 1,002 U.S. adults - 37% of respondents said they approved of the way Trump has handled his job as president. This is the lowest share recorded in his second term, though it's higher than his all-time low of 34%, registered at the end of his first term.

A decline in Trump's approval rating could curb his clout in the nation's polarized political climate as the 2026 midterms approach.

Only about one-quarter of U.S. adults say that President Donald Trump's policies have helped them since he took office,

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Immigration remains a cornerstone of Trump's second term in the White House and a defining issue of his administration.

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.

President Donald Trump’s approval rating on immigration is at an all time low since the start of his second term, according to a new poll.

One of the few areas where Trump has seen relative strength is immigration. In July, 47 percent of working-class voters said they approve of his handling of immigration, while 45 percent disapprove — a sharp improvement from June, when he had a 39 percent approval to 55 percent disapproval split. May's numbers were evenly divided at 45 percent.