Trump plans to declare English as the sole language of the U.S., according to the WSJ
An executive order is said to focus on fostering unity and efficiency by reversing earlier mandates concerning multilingual federal services. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Executive order reportedly aims to promote unity and efficiency, rescinding previous mandates for multilingual federal services
US President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order that would, for the first time, establish English as the official language of the United States, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, referencing White House officials.
Media outlets such as Reuters and AP indicated that Trump was anticipated to sign the order on Friday. However, by Friday night, the White House had not confirmed its implementation.
Throughout its nearly 250-year history, the United States has not designated a national language at the federal level, despite a diverse range of languages spoken across the country. The executive order aims to reverse a mandate from former President Bill Clinton that required federal agencies and recipients of federal funds to provide language assistance to those who do not speak English.
Although agencies will continue to have the option to offer documents and services in languages other than English, the administration asserts that the order “promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations, and creates a pathway for civic engagement,” according to a summary from the White House.
Immigration enforcement has been a key focus for Trump throughout his presidency, with a commitment to an unparalleled mass deportation initiative. He has often expressed apprehension about the effects of non-English-speaking migrants on American communities and educational systems.
”We have languages coming into our country that nobody here has ever heard of. It’s a very horrible thing,” Trump stated last year. He has also raised concerns about migrant students who cannot communicate in English, doubting their ability to integrate effectively into school environments.
Over the years, legislation has been proposed in Congress to establish English as the official language of the US, but these initiatives have consistently fallen short. While more than 30 states have already designated English as their official language, national attempts have not gained traction.
In prior actions, Trump discontinued the Spanish version of the White House website during his first term, a service that was later reinstated when President Joe Biden took office. Less than a day after Trump’s recent inauguration, his administration once again removed the Spanish-language iteration of the official White House website.
Vice President J.D. Vance, who previously proposed the English Language Unity Act as a senator, has consistently advocated for English to become the national language and has suggested implementing a language-testing standard as part of the citizenship process.
Currently, applicants for US naturalization are required to show English proficiency. The US Census Bureau reports that over 78% of Americans speak only English at home, although millions also speak Spanish, Chinese, and various other languages. Additionally, the nation is home to numerous Indigenous languages.
Despite past criticisms of politicians using languages other than English, the Trump administration and its supporters have made considerable efforts to engage Spanish-speaking voters during both of his presidential campaigns. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a bilingual Cuban-American, has conducted diplomatic missions in Spanish during visits to Latin America, strengthening relations with regional leaders.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
US President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order that would, for the first time, establish English as the official language of the United States, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, referencing White House officials.
Media outlets such as Reuters and AP indicated that Trump was anticipated to sign the order on Friday. However, by Friday night, the White House had not confirmed its implementation.
Throughout its nearly 250-year history, the United States has not designated a national language at the federal level, despite a diverse range of languages spoken across the country. The executive order aims to reverse a mandate from former President Bill Clinton that required federal agencies and recipients of federal funds to provide language assistance to those who do not speak English.
Although agencies will continue to have the option to offer documents and services in languages other than English, the administration asserts that the order “promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations, and creates a pathway for civic engagement,” according to a summary from the White House.
Immigration enforcement has been a key focus for Trump throughout his presidency, with a commitment to an unparalleled mass deportation initiative. He has often expressed apprehension about the effects of non-English-speaking migrants on American communities and educational systems.
”We have languages coming into our country that nobody here has ever heard of. It’s a very horrible thing,” Trump stated last year. He has also raised concerns about migrant students who cannot communicate in English, doubting their ability to integrate effectively into school environments.
Over the years, legislation has been proposed in Congress to establish English as the official language of the US, but these initiatives have consistently fallen short. While more than 30 states have already designated English as their official language, national attempts have not gained traction.
In prior actions, Trump discontinued the Spanish version of the White House website during his first term, a service that was later reinstated when President Joe Biden took office. Less than a day after Trump’s recent inauguration, his administration once again removed the Spanish-language iteration of the official White House website.
Vice President J.D. Vance, who previously proposed the English Language Unity Act as a senator, has consistently advocated for English to become the national language and has suggested implementing a language-testing standard as part of the citizenship process.
Currently, applicants for US naturalization are required to show English proficiency. The US Census Bureau reports that over 78% of Americans speak only English at home, although millions also speak Spanish, Chinese, and various other languages. Additionally, the nation is home to numerous Indigenous languages.
Despite past criticisms of politicians using languages other than English, the Trump administration and its supporters have made considerable efforts to engage Spanish-speaking voters during both of his presidential campaigns. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a bilingual Cuban-American, has conducted diplomatic missions in Spanish during visits to Latin America, strengthening relations with regional leaders.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
