EPISODE · Mar 3, 2025 · 1 MIN
Trump makes English official language of US
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States.It means government agencies and organisations that receive federal funding can choose whether they want to offer documents and services in languages other than English.It rescinds a policy that required such bodies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers signed by former president Bill Clinton in 2000."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 says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States.It means government agencies and organisations that receive federal funding can choose whether they want to offer documents and services in languages other than English.It rescinds a policy that required such bodies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers signed by former president Bill Clinton in 2000."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 says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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