Trump issues executive decree renaming Defense Department to Department of War
In a move that echoes the agency's 18th-century name, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War. The decision, which came after months of discussion, was finalized with the assertion that the original name change in 1949, to Department of Defense, was due to the government going "woke."
The order makes the Department of War the secondary title, authorizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to use titles like secretary of war and Department of War in official correspondence and public communications. Hegseth, who has pushed for the Department of War for months, argued that it would help cement a "warrior ethos" in the military.
Immediately after the signing, the Department of Defense updated its website URL and social media handles to reflect the new name. Placards surrounding Hegseth's work space at the Pentagon now read "The Office of the Secretary of War." Hegseth also removed several references to the Department of Defense at the Pentagon, including on signage directly in front of his office.
Trump's order does not formally rename the Department of Defense, a move that would require congressional approval. However, Trump's statement that the name change sends a message of victory and strength suggests that he intends to push for the formal renaming in the future.
The first name change from the Department of War to the National Military Establishment was overseen by Democratic President Harry Truman in 1947. The name was further amended to Department of Defense in 1949, amid concerns that the abbreviation of the National Military Establishment (NME) sounded too similar to "enemy."
Trump's decision to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War is not without controversy. Critics argue that the new name is too bellicose and may send the wrong message to allies and adversaries alike. However, Trump has stated that the new name is a reflection of the department's priority - winning wars.
It is unclear whether the name change will have any impact on the department's operations or policies. However, with Trump's emphasis on a "warrior ethos" and his stated intention to push for the formal renaming, it is likely that the Department of War will be a more war-focused alternative to the Department of Defense.
In the Oval Office signing ceremony, Hegseth reiterated Trump's sentiment, stating that the name change was necessary to ensure that the department's focus remains on winning wars and protecting the nation. Trump, for his part, has stated that he won the First World War and the Second World War, and the name change is a reflection of his belief that the United States should always be prepared for war.
However, it is worth noting that there is no information provided about Trump threatening Chicago with deportations or the use of the Department of War. It is also unclear what role, if any, the Department of War will play in these matters.
In conclusion, President Trump has signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War. The name change is intended to reflect the department's priority - winning wars - and to cement a "warrior ethos" in the military. It remains to be seen whether the name change will have any impact on the department's operations or policies, but it is clear that the new name is a reflection of Trump's belief that the United States should always be prepared for war.
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