Trump issues order to rebrand Pentagon as 'Department of War'
In a significant move, President Donald Trump signed his 200th executive order on Friday, authorizing the Department of Defense to change its name to the Department of War. The decision, which has sparked controversy and debate, is aimed at sending a message of victory and strength to the world.
If the name change is implemented, Pete Hegseth, a close advisor to the President, will hold the title of Secretary of War. Hegseth, who was asked to say a few words after the name change was announced, thanked Trump for signing the order, stating that the name change restores the "warrior ethos" to America's military.
According to President Trump, the name change is more appropriate given the current state of the world. He believes that the United States military is the strongest, has the greatest equipment, and the greatest men in the world. The new name, he said, sends a clear message of victory and strength.
The executive order also calls for the use of the Department of War as a secondary title for the Department of Defense, along with the use of "secretary of war" for Hegseth. However, it's unclear if Congress will need to issue final approval on the name change, with Trump expressing confidence that the name will stick.
The War Department, under Hegseth, will reportedly go on offense, not just on defense, with maximum lethality, not tepid legality, and will prioritize violent effect over political correctness. Hegseth pledged to raise up warriors, not just defenders. He urged new officers to remember the history of the War Department, established by George Washington in 1789, and to fight decisively, not endless conflicts, and to focus on winning, not losing.
It's worth noting that the United States won every major war after the establishment of the War Department until 1947, when the name was changed to the Department of Defense. Henry Knox was the first secretary of war, following the establishment of the War Department.
Trump has stated that he will put the name change before Congress, but it remains to be seen whether the proposal will gain the necessary support. Regardless, the decision has undeniably sparked a conversation about the role and identity of the United States military in the world today.
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