Trump Moves To ‘Create A More Cohesive And Efficient Society’ With New National Language Executive Order

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday designating English as the official language of the United States.

The executive order rescinds a mandate issued by then-President Bill Clinton requiring federal agencies and organizations receiving federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.

Executive Order Alert! 🇺🇸

ENGLISH IS NOW THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES.

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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 2, 2025

Under Trump’s directive, federal agencies are permitted to continue offering multilingual services at their discretion. The White House, however, has not clarified whether it will issue additional guidance on how they should implement or adjust these services. Individual agency heads, meanwhile, will determine any changes to language assistance programs.

“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 executive order states.

“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,” it continues. “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.” (RELATED: AOC Wants To Know If She’s Actually Being Investigated For Coaching Illegal Aliens To Dodge Immigration Raids)

While English has long been the primary language used in the government business and official documents of the United States, it has never been formally declared to be the nation’s official language. Likewise, none of the various bills to establish English as the official language introduced in Congress over the years have successfully passed, according to The Associated Press (AP).

More than 30 states have already passed laws designating English as their official language, AP reported, citing data from U.S. English, an advocacy group supporting federal language legislation.

Shortly after Trump’s inauguration in January, the Spanish-language version of the official White House website was removed, AP reported. While a White House official initially claimed the site would be restored, it remains inaccessible to the public as of the time of publication.