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Historically, the United States has operated without an official national language, despite the fact that a large majority of households (approximately 78%) use English as their primary language. Thirty states have already recognized English as their official language, showing a trend that the federal government appears to be acknowledging now. Critics, including Senator J.D. Vance, previously attempted to propose similar legislation, but the efforts were unresolved, indicating a significant shift now occurring with Trump’s executive action.