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Trump to sign executive order renaming Pentagon the Department of War
President Trump directs Pentagon to adopt 'Department of War' as secondary title, emphasizing a 'warrior ethos' and readiness; full change requires congressional approval, potentially costing billions.
- President Donald Trump will sign an executive order adding "Department of War" as a secondary title for the Defense Department, according to two White House officials.
- Trump's order empowers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to use the title in communications, as revealed in a White House preview.
- Trump aims to instill a 'warrior ethos' in the military and has expressed discontent with the current department's name, calling it not bellicose enough.
- Critics, including legal and military experts, have condemned the planned rebrand as misrepresented and pointless on social media platforms.
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According to the White House, U.S. President Trump wants to rename the Department of Defense to the "Ministry of War".
Trump Rebrands Department of Defense as "Department of War"
The White House announced on Thursday, September 4th, that it will rename the U.S. Department of Defense the Department of War. Although the department’s official name is set by law, U.S. president Donald Trump is allowing his administration to use a new name as a “secondary title” through an executive order, according to a White House document. It was not immediately clear when Trump planned to sign the order, but his public schedule for Friday…
From Department of War to Department of Defence and back… The history behind the name change in US
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Trump to Sign Order Renaming the Defense Department as the Department of War
President Trump will sign an executive order on Friday renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War, the White House said, fulfilling the president’s pledge to realign the mission of the armed forces by reverting to a name used for over 150 years until shortly after World War II. The measure, which has been expected for some time, underscores Mr. Trump’s efforts to reshape the military to align with his goals of projecting a more …
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