President Donald Trump to make English official language of US in executive order

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that will establish English as the official language of the United States, according to a report from Fox News Digital. The executive order, set to be signed later on Friday, will overturn a directive issued by former President Bill Clinton in 2000 that required federal agencies and recipients of federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.

Throughout its nearly 250-year history, the United States has never had an official language, although major documents such as the Constitution and Declaration of Independence have always been written in English. With about 180 countries worldwide having official languages, the U.S. has been one of the few exceptions. Moving forward, individual federal agencies will have the discretion to decide whether to offer services in languages other than English.

President Trump has previously hinted at the possibility of formalizing English as the country’s language, particularly in 2024 when criticizing the immigration policies of the Biden administration. During his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Trump expressed concerns about the influx of unfamiliar languages into the country, highlighting the importance of a common language for communication and integration.

The executive order aims to celebrate the diversity of multilingual Americans who have embraced English and passed down their language skills to future generations. By establishing English as the official language, the order seeks to empower immigrants to pursue the American dream with a shared language that unites communities.

Since taking office in January, President Trump has issued a total of 76 executive orders, including actions to rename geographical landmarks in the country. Notable changes include renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and restoring the original name of Mount Denali, the tallest peak in the U.S. located in the Alaska range, from its Obama-era designation of Mount McKinley.

The decision to make English the official language reflects President Trump’s commitment to upholding American values and fostering unity through a common language. As the executive order is implemented, federal agencies will play a pivotal role in determining language services while promoting the integration of diverse linguistic backgrounds into the fabric of American society.