Rob Lockwood urges Trump to declare "American" official U.S. language by 250th anniversary
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 25
Rob Lockwood urges Trump to declare "American" official U.S. language by 250th anniversary
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25
Lockwood, a former adviser to Doug Burgum, promoted this idea in a Washington Post op-ed and on Fox & Friends, citing America’s 250th birthday as the ideal moment for the change.
He argues that renaming the language would symbolize a break from British influence and create a lasting legacy, referencing historical figures like Jefferson and Roosevelt who discussed similar concepts.
Trump previously signed an executive order in March 2025 making English the official language and has led other rebranding efforts, such as renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."
Could renaming English to 'American' erase the country's rich linguistic diversity?
After the Gulf of America's mixed reception, can a language truly be renamed by decree?
Two centuries after Noah Webster, is it finally time to declare linguistic independence?
How would a world that learns 'English' react to the U.S. calling its language 'American'?
Beyond spelling, what truly makes the American language distinct from its English roots?
What happens to dialects like AAVE if a single 'American' language is standardized?