Trump signs order renaming Pentagon 'Department of War'
The executive order restores the historic name to emphasize a stronger military posture and warrior ethos, with critics citing potential costs up to $1 billion, Pentagon officials said.
- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War on September 6, 2025, marking his 200th executive order.
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized that the name change aims to restore military clarity and vigor in operations, saying, 'This name changing is not just about renaming, it is about restoring.'
- Trump asserted that the new name sends a 'message of victory and strength,' particularly suitable for today's global situations, stating, 'It has to do with winning.'
- The Department of War was originally established in 1789 and renamed in 1947 during military reorganization efforts led by President Harry Truman.
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