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2025-03-02 16:11:09 UTC
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President Trump designated English as the official U.S. language in a
Saturday executive order that repealed former President Clinton’s executive
action aiding individuals who are limited in their English proficiency.
The order makes it so federal agencies are no longer required to provide
language assistance to non-English speakers.
Federal agencies will still have the option to provide documents and other
services in foreign languages.
The president said the goal of the order is to “promote unity, cultivate a
shared American culture for all citizens, ensure consistency in government
operations.”
“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,” Trump wrote in the order.
“This order recognizes and celebrates the long tradition of multilingual
American citizens who have learned English and passed it to their children
for generations to come,” he added.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5171301-trump-signs-executive-order-designating-english-official-language-of-us/