Trump signs executive order making English official language of US

However, Trump's order notes it does not "require or direct" any change in services provided by any agency.

It will be up to agency heads to decide if any changes should be made.

While English has been used as the country's national language - seen in every historic governing document - the U.S. has never had an official language.

The U.S. is one of just a few countries without an official language. About 180 of the 195 countries across the globe have made the distinction.

"We have languages coming into our country. We don't have one instructor in our entire nation that can speak that language," Trump said while speaking before the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2024. "These are languages-it's the craziest thing-they have languages that nobody in this country has ever heard of. It's a very horrible thing." 

The order states it is intended to "promote unity" and "cultivate a shared American culture for all citizens," while ensuring consistency in government operations and creating a pathway to civic engagement.

Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report.