(VitalNews.org) – President Donald Trump delivered a major victory for American patriots by signing an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.
This historic first-time declaration dismantles Obama-era mandates for multilingual government services and reinforces the nation’s cultural identity amid increasing foreign language use.
President Trump took decisive action by signing this landmark executive order, fulfilling another promise to his supporters.
The order marks the first time in U.S. history that English has been formally recognized as America’s official language at the federal level despite numerous failed legislative attempts in the past.
The president’s executive order specifically rescinds a Clinton-era mandate (Executive Order 13166) that required extensive language assistance for non-English speakers.
This previous policy created a costly and confusing web of translation services across government agencies, discouraging assimilation.
The new order reinforces what most Americans already believe: a shared language creates national unity and efficiency.
It mirrors existing policies in over 30 states that have already designated English as their official language, bringing federal policy in line with these state-level decisions.
“Establishing English as the official language will not only streamline communication but also reinforce shared national values, and create a more cohesive and efficient society,” the order reads.
It continues, “In welcoming new Americans, a policy of encouraging the learning and adoption of our national language will make the United States a shared home and empower new citizens to achieve the American dream.”
“Speaking English not only opens doors economically, but it helps newcomers engage in their communities, participate in national traditions, and give back to our society,” the order adds.
The Trump administration wasted no time implementing the policy, removing the Spanish language version of the White House website shortly after the order was signed.
This contrasts sharply with the Biden administration, which had restored multilingual government websites despite their questionable necessity and added expense to taxpayers.
Importantly, the executive order still allows government agencies flexibility to offer services in other languages when appropriate, but removes the previous mandate forcing them to do so.
This balanced approach ensures critical services remain accessible while emphasizing the importance of English proficiency for all Americans.
The timing of this order comes as census data shows a troubling increase in the number of households speaking languages other than English since 1980.
By encouraging English proficiency, the Trump administration is helping ensure immigrants can fully participate in American society and access better economic opportunities.
Predictably, left-wing advocacy groups have criticized the move, with the League of United Latin American Citizens claiming it goes against the Founding Fathers’ vision.
The executive order emphasizes the historical role of English in American identity, from the Declaration of Independence to the Constitution.
It recognizes that while America welcomes legal immigrants from all backgrounds, maintaining a shared language is essential for national unity and preventing the balkanization seen in other multilingual countries.
The Attorney General’s office will now work to provide updated guidance to federal agencies on implementing the order within existing laws and budget constraints.
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