US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. The order overturned a mandate from former President Bill Clinton, which required federal agencies and recipients of federal funding to assist non-English speakers.
Under the new directive, agencies will retain some flexibility in determining the level of support they offer in languages other than English.
The new executive order emphasizes that English has been used as the national language since the founding of the Republic, with key historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution written in English.
The order further says, that designating English as the official language will promote unity, enhance communication, and create a more cohesive society.