Trump Makes English the Only Official Language of the US, Revokes Clinton Language Access Order
A new Executive Order published on March 1, 2025, by the US White House designates English as the only official language of the United States and revokes Executive Order 13166 , “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency ” (LEP), signed in 2000 during the Clinton administration. Trump Makes English the Only Official Language of the US, Revokes Clinton Language Access Order The new order states that it is in the country’s best interest for the federal government to designate only one official language. It also argues that “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 order also specifies that agency heads, defined as “the highest-ranking official of an agency,” are “not required to amend, remove, or otherwise stop production of documents, products, or other services prepared or offered in languages other than Engli...