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Donald Trump just signed another executive order (EO) making English the official language of the United States. Wait, what? Wasn\u2019t that already a thing? I mean, come on\u2014\u2019Merica! The land where English reigns supreme, or so we thought. But apparently, the man who made \u201cYou\u2019re fired!\u201d 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\u2014whether it\u2019s on the nightly news or a fast-food drive-thru. So, this move begs the question: What exactly are we fixing here?<\/p>\n
\nExecutive Order Alert! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n
ENGLISH IS NOW THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE UNITED STATES.<\/p>\n
America is SO BACK! pic.twitter.com\/j7veShXHVt<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Well, I\u2019m not sure we\u2019re actually fixing anything with this order, but I\u2019ll admit, I\u2019m on board with the sentiment. We\u2019ve seen our borders overrun by people from multiple countries\u2014illegally, mind you\u2014and it\u2019s been a growing issue for years. It\u2019s 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\u2019s a step toward enforcing some semblance of unity. But let\u2019s not kid ourselves; the real issue lies at the border, and that\u2019s where the focus should be.<\/p>\n
The Need<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>, as of January 2022, there were approximately 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in the country.<\/p>\n