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Get ready for a big change in how the government speaks to its people! President Trump has signed an executive order declaring English the official language of the United States, which means calling federal agencies might soon feel a lot like ordering at a coffee shop—if you don’t know the lingo, you’re out of luck. The Department of Justice is stepping in to implement this order, aiming to simplify communication and streamline services to be exclusively in English.
This shift is hoping to push immigrants towards assimilating into American culture—or so the officials claim. But while supporters see this as a way to enhance civic unity, critics warn it might block vital access to information for non-English speakers. So, what’s it gonna be? A step towards clarity or a step backward in inclusivity? Either way, the government is clearly ready to say bye-bye to those bilingual press options.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get wilder, the DOJ is rescinding support for limited English proficiency programs set up back in the Clinton era. Attorney General Pam Bondi believes this change will eliminate ‘virtue-signaling policies’ that only promote division. Because nothing screams unity quite like forcing folks to learn a new language, right? Let’s just hope nobody needs a translator when the coffee spills! What do you think—should official communications be only in English, or should there be room for other languages too?
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