In a historic move, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will designate English as the official language of the United States. This marks the first time in the nation’s history that an official language will be established at the federal level.
The order, initially reported by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by a White House official, will rescind a Clinton-era mandate that required agencies and recipients of federal funding to provide extensive language assistance to non-English speakers. Under the new order, agencies will have the discretion to determine how and when to offer services in languages other than English, according to a fact sheet shared by the White House.
The White House defends the action, stating that while hundreds of languages are spoken across the United States, English is the most widely used. The administration believes that establishing a national language will unify the country and its citizens.
“Establishing English as the official language promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations, and creates a pathway for civic engagement,” the White House wrote in the fact sheet provided to ABC News.
It is not yet clear when President Trump is expected to sign the executive order. However, this move aligns with his administration’s broader efforts to reshape U.S. immigration policy and promote national cohesion.
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