Trump to Sign Order Declaring English Official Language of US

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States, marking the first time the country has taken this action. 

The Details: This move reverses a mandate from former President Bill Clinton requiring federal agencies to offer language assistance to non-English speakers. A fact sheet states that agencies will decide whether to offer documents and services in other languages. The Wall Street Journal (Center bias) first reported the planned order, which is expected to be signed soon. More than 30 states have already designated English as their official language.

The Order: A White House document, cited by several news outlets, stated, "Establishing English as the official language promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations and creates a pathway for civic engagement."

Reactions: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a Latino civil rights organization, condemned the planned order. "America is stronger when we embrace multilingualism," Roman Palomares, national president and chairman of the board, said in a press release. 

U.S. English, an advocacy organization promoting English, expressed support: "Data has proven time and again that a vast majority of American adults have always agreed that English should be recognized as the official language of America."

How The Media Covered It: The New York Post (Lean Right bias) pointed out that "Trump has long spoken about the rise of illegal immigration through the southern border — and the need for English to be the primary language spoken in the country." Conversely, The New York Times (Lean Left) mentioned that the order would represent a significant win for the English-only movement, "which has long been tied to efforts to restrict bilingual education and reduce immigration to the United States."