U.S. Department of Housing Will Use Only English After Trump Decree; “Vete a la chingada,” Responds Newsom

• HUD Will Use Only English After Trump’s Decree; Newsom Responds
• Migrants Affected as HUD Eliminates Translations
• Newsom vs. HUD: “Vete a la chingada”

The Decree That Changes the Official Language

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Scott Turner, announced that the agency’s official website will now be available only in English, following an executive order from President Donald Trump declaring English the official language of the country.

On his X account, Turner shared before-and-after images of the website, which until August 19 included translation options in Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

Now, the site shows only the English version, with a message emphasizing self-sufficiency and citizens’ economic advancement—but without linguistic accessibility.

The official stated that the decision is meant to ensure that “all Americans share a single voice,” in line with Trump’s policy of unifying federal services under one language.

HUD Will Use Only English After Trump’s Decree; Newsom Responds

🇺🇸🏠 U.S. Department of Housing will use only English after Trump’s decree; “Go to hell,” responds Newsom, in Mexican Spanish style.

📌 This measure will make access to information harder for those who do not know the language. A complex situation due to the importance of these… pic.twitter.com/ARvvQ1m7om

— Milenio (@Milenio) August 21, 2025

The move has raised concerns among civil rights organizations and immigrant groups, who warn that limiting HUD’s information to English alone will hinder access to housing programs, subsidies, and assistance for millions of residents who are not proficient in the language.

HUD is one of the key agencies for low-income families, migrants, and vulnerable communities, managing rent subsidies, public housing programs, and homeowner support.

Experts caution that the language barrier could deepen inequalities and exclude entire communities from basic services.

The change also reinforces Trump’s broader agenda, which has pushed immigration raids, restrictions on aid programs, and policies of “mandatory assimilation” in states with large Latino populations.

Newsom’s Response

Vete a la chingada https://t.co/u8ChPE5PQ4

— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 20, 2025

In response to the announcement, California Governor Gavin Newsom reacted sharply on his official press office account on X. In a short and blunt message, he wrote: “Vete a la chingada” (Go to hell).

Newsom’s stance is not surprising, given his record of opposing Trump’s immigration policies.

California, home to one of the largest Spanish-speaking populations in the country, has frequently clashed with the White House over policies on inclusion and linguistic rights.

For Newsom, HUD’s decision represents a direct attack on the cultural diversity of the United States and a de facto exclusion of communities that rely on these services to secure decent housing.

A Cultural and Political Battle

The HUD change is just one of the first steps following Trump’s executive order to consolidate English as the official language nationwide.

Although no federal laws currently require the elimination of translations, the measure sets a precedent that could spread to other government agencies.

Newsom’s response underscores the resistance of some states—especially those with large Latino populations—to adopt policies they consider discriminatory.

The language debate adds to the growing political tension ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, where the battle for the Latino vote will be decisive.

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