English Only – Donald Trump makes it so.
Donald Trump just signed another executive order (EO) making English the official language of the United States. Wait, what? Wasn’t that already a thing? I mean, come on—’Merica! The land where English reigns supreme, or so we thought. But apparently, the man who made “You’re fired!” a household phrase feels the need to solidify that the national language is, in fact, the one you hear in every corner of the country—whether it’s on the nightly news or a fast-food drive-thru. So, this move begs the question: What exactly are we fixing here?
Executive Order Alert! 🇺🇸
ENGLISH IS NOW THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES.
America is SO BACK! pic.twitter.com/j7veShXHVt
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 2, 2025
Well, I’m not sure we’re actually fixing anything with this order, but I’ll admit, I’m on board with the sentiment. We’ve seen our borders overrun by people from multiple countries—illegally, mind you—and it’s been a growing issue for years. It’s hard to ignore the strain on resources, the confusion around language barriers, and the overall chaos that comes with an influx of undocumented immigrants. While declaring English the official language might not be the magic solution to these complex problems, at least it’s a step toward enforcing some semblance of unity. But let’s not kid ourselves; the real issue lies at the border, and that’s where the focus should be.
The Need
Estimates of the number of undocumented immigrants residing in the United States vary among different sources. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as of January 2022, there were approximately 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in the country.
Similarly, Pew Research Center estimated the unauthorized immigrant population to be 10.5 million in 2021.
However, a study from Yale University suggests that the actual number could be as high as 22 million, indicating that previous estimates might have underestimated the population.
These discrepancies highlight the challenges in accurately counting unauthorized immigrants due to factors such as their transient nature and reluctance to participate in surveys. So yeah, probably closer to the Yale number.
I can understand the idea behind pushing for an official language—it taps into that old notion of immigrants needing to assimilate like they did in the past. There’s a certain appeal to the idea that everyone should speak the same language, fostering a sense of unity and shared identity. It’s easy to look back and romanticize how previous waves of immigrants were able to adapt and thrive by embracing English. But, the reality is, the world—and immigration—has changed a lot since then. So, while the idea of an official language might seem like a way to ensure smoother integration, it’s not necessarily the whole solution to the challenges we face today.
Without a shared language there is no shared culture.
If you can’t speak English you’re shut out of all the incredible opportunities this amazing nation offers. It is cruel and offensive to suggest that it’s not necessary to speak English to be an American.
One nation. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/RJsDukKs3y
— steve hilton (@SteveHiltonx) March 2, 2025
The Critics
We now have The Gulf of America, so why not have our official language, finally? Of course, the lefty lame stream media is having a hissy fit, calling it racism and xenophobia.
Trump Set to Sign Pandering, Racist Order—on the English Language
Donald Trump, who can barely speak the English language himself, is planning to sign another useless executive order.[…]
The U.S. has never had a national language in its entire history, and the country has typically prided itself on being a land of immigrants from all over the world. The order will end a Clinton-era federal mandate that requires federal agencies and other recipients of federal aid to provide non-English speakers with language assistance. – The New Republic
Well, New Republic, those days are over. We no longer want to be the land of immigrants from all over the world.
This order doesn’t take away government agencies’ ability to stop printing material in other languages; it just means they are no longer forced to do so.
“In welcoming new Americans, a policy of encouraging the learning and adoption of our national language will make the United States a shared home and empower new citizens to achieve the American dream,” the executive order states.
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Trump’s executive order represents a return to the melting pot ideal that made America successful: a place where people from different backgrounds unite under a common identity, language, and culture. This shouldn’t be controversial; it’s fundamental to maintaining our national cohesion. – PJ Media
The melting pot concept is about diverse cultural backgrounds coming together to create—and then preserve—a unified nation. It’s about assimilating newcomers into our ideals, dreams, values, and traditions. The melting pot makes America stronger as one nation under God. But if we allow separate factions of different nationalities to exist in isolation, we lose the essence of the melting pot. A true melting pot doesn’t just coexist—it blends, forging one cohesive identity where unity is greater than division.
It doesn’t surprise me in the least that progressives oppose making English the official language. After all, they’re the ones who champion the idea of dividing people into smaller, self-identified circles. Just look at the LGBTQ+ movement as an example—while it’s important to honor diversity, the constant focus on breaking people into ever-more specific categories can make it harder to find common ground. Making English the official language isn’t about erasing diversity, it’s about fostering a shared foundation in which everyone can connect, no matter their background.
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Carol Marks has been blogging since the early ’90s, covering glamour, pop culture, and front-page news. She hosts The Carol ReMarks podcast, contributes to the conservative Victory Girls Blog, and is a proud member of Give Me Liberty Media.
