Trump considers signing executive order to make English official US language
President Donald Trump is considering signing an executive order that would make English the official language of the United States for the first time in the country’s nearly 250-year history.
Currently, the US has no official national language, although hundreds of languages are spoken across the country due to its long history of welcoming immigrants from around the world.
The White House stated that the proposed executive order would undo a rule established by President Bill Clinton, which requires federal agencies and organizations receiving federal funds to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. However, the White House clarified that agencies could still offer documents and services in languages other than English if needed.
The summary of the order explains that the goal of making English the national language is to encourage unity, improve government efficiency, and provide better opportunities for civic engagement.
Trump has long made cracking down on illegal immigration a key focus of his presidency and has pledged to carry out the largest mass deportation operation in US history.
