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Trump to sign executive order renaming Pentagon the Department of War
President Trump's executive order restores 'Department of War' as a secondary title for the Pentagon, emphasizing a 'warrior ethos' to project military strength, pending congressional approval.
- President Trump will sign an executive order on September 5, 2025, to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, restoring its original title used until 1949.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the name change reflects a cultural shift at the Pentagon, emphasizing a focus on offensive military operations.
- The rebranding requires congressional approval for a permanent change, as noted by a White House official.
- The order signifies Trump's vision for military renaming as part of a broader 'warrior ethos' campaign.
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Los Angeles Times
Trump executive order aims to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War
“It's a much more appropriate name, especially in light of where the world is right now,” Trump said. He said the previous name was “woke.”
The president of the United States renames the department in charge of the Pentagon, without explaining the costs involved, and with the idea of printing warrior ardor to the country
GOP Lawmakers Introduce Dept. of War Legislation
Congressional Republicans on Friday introduced legislation to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reviving the historic title the U.S. military carried until the late 1940s. President Donald Trump, who has floated the change in recent weeks, is expected to issue an executive order Friday initiating the shift, but under federal law, an official renaming requires congressional approval. Trump is scheduled to speak to reporte…
Trump to Rename Department of Defense the ‘Department of War’
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order returning to the Defense Department its original title, the Department of War. Trump says the original name embodies strength and recalls the victories of World Wars I and II. Two suspects have been arrested for the shooting death of a congressional intern in June. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro briefed reporters on the arrests on Friday. Dozens of people have bee…
Why Trump plans to rename Department of Defense as ‘Department of War’
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Sept 5. to rename the Department of Defense to “Department of War.” The change reflects Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s desire to boost “warrior ethos” for the department’s mentality.
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