Staff Reports
An executive order that would declare English the official language of the United States is reportedly on the horizon, courtesy of President Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal first reported the impending move, which aims to snip away the federal mandate put in place by Bill Clinton, requiring government agencies and recipients of federal funding to offer language assistance for non-English speakers.
Under Trump’s proposed order, while agencies will have the option to provide documents and services in other languages, the primary focus is firmly on promoting English as the national language. The rationale is crystal clear: promoting unity among Americans, increasing governmental efficiency, and encouraging citizens to engage in the civic process— all noble goals, no doubt.
While the exact date of the executive order’s signing remains under wraps, it’s worth noting that English is already the official language in over 30 states. Public sentiment about this ongoing discussion has been overwhelmingly positive among Americans. According to polling conducted by Rasmussen Reports, support for English as the nation’s official tongue has remained high since at least 2018, with many finding it downright uncontroversial.
An executive order President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to sign would establish English as the official language of the United States. https://t.co/D0relDg1aU
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A recent survey revealed that a whopping 78 percent of respondents believe English should be the nation’s official language, while only 14 percent expressed opposition. The previous year, the support was slightly lower at 73 percent, but still reaffirmed a strong majority backing. In fact, when looking back to April 2018, an impressive four out of five Americans favored making English the official language, with only 12 percent against the idea.
This is a topic that hits home for many who remember back in 2015 when Jeb Bush decided to speak in Spanish during a campaign attack on Trump. It prompted Trump to suggest that Bush should stick to English while campaigning in the United States. Perhaps that’s a lesson for politicians: if you want to connect with American voters, it might be best to speak their language—literally.
