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Despite nearly 250 years of history, the US has never declared an official language at the federal level.
A multitude of languages are spoken across the country, reflecting its rich immigrant heritage.
The order will roll back a mandate from former President Bill Clinton requiring federal agencies and grant recipients to provide language assistance for non-English speakers.
However, agencies may still offer services in other languages, per a White House summary reviewed by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, Feb. 28.
According to the White House, the goal of the order is to promote unity, streamline government operations, and encourage civic participation.
Trump has made immigration enforcement a key focus of his presidency, vowing to carry out the largest mass deportation in US history.
During the campaign, he raised concerns about migrants who do not speak English integrating into communities such as Springfield, Ohio, and highlighted the challenges faced by non-English-speaking students in classrooms.
If enacted, the order would mark a major shift in federal language policy, potentially impacting millions of non-English-speaking residents nationwide.
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