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Trump to Sign Executive Order Making English the Official Language of the U.S.

President Trump plans to designate English as the official language, rescinding prior requirements for language services for non-English speakers, promoting government efficiency.

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President Trump is set to sign an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States, which would rescind a previous requirement for federal agencies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. The White House states this move aims to promote unity and efficiency within government operations. Currently, over 30 U.S. states have designated English as their official language. The announcement has sparked reactions, particularly from Hispanic advocacy groups, who express concerns over the implications of this policy change.

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  • Trump's executive order will designate English as the official language of the United States, allowing agencies to opt-in for services in languages other than English.
  • The order aims to improve government efficiency and promote national unity, a point that has been emphasized by White House officials.
  • While the executive order rolls back previous mandates for language assistance, agencies still have the option to provide such support.

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The executive order aims to promote unity and efficiency within government operations by establishing a common language, while also celebrating multilingual Americans who have learned English.

The order rescinds a Clinton-era mandate requiring federal agencies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers, allowing agencies to decide when to offer services in other languages.

The announcement has sparked reactions, particularly from Hispanic advocacy groups, who express concerns over the implications of this policy change.

Currently, over 30 U.S. states have designated English as their official language.

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