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Hegseth Floats Name Change For The Department Of Defense

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed renaming the Department of Defense back to its original name, the Department of War, on social media.
A poll posted by Hegseth on X garnered around 170,000 votes, with 53.7% favoring the name change.
Despite the interest, there is no official confirmation that the Trump administration is pursuing this name change seriously.
Critics argue that rebranding will not change the military's operations and point to real-world threats that are more pressing than a name change.

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tfppwire.com

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Defense Sec Pete Hegseth Wants to Rename The Department of Defense

In a surprise move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth floated the idea of renaming the Department of Defense to its original name, the Department of War. The idea gained traction on social media but raises questions about timing and priorities. Key Facts: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted an informal poll on X (formerly Twitter) asking if the Department of Defense should be renamed the Department of War. The poll received about 170,000 vote…

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Townhall

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Is It Time for the DoD to Get a New Name? Pete Hegseth Thinks So

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Pete Hegseth Teases Renaming The “Department of Defense” * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Noah

Pete Hegseth has sparked a heated debate by suggesting a bold name change for the Department of Defense. Discover the surprising poll results and dive into the historical context behind the potential return to the "Department of War."

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Pete Hegseth Teases Renaming The "Department of Defense" -- Good Idea?

Pete Hegseth is floating out a new name for the Department of Defense…. In a poll posted to X, Hegseth asked which name was better: the Department of Defense or the Department of War. You can add your vote here if you like, there’s still one day left of voting: Better name? Have my thoughts…welcome yours. #PeoplesPentagon — Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) March 22, 2025 Want to know which one is winning? It might surprise you. As of press time for …

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Pete Hegseth Asks: Should We Change the Name of the Department of Defense?

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Hegseth Floats Name Change For The Department Of Defense

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked the public for their thoughts on renaming the department to its original name, the Department of War, in a poll posted to X. “Better name? Have my thoughts… welcome yours,” the secretary posted along with the hashtag “PeoplesPentagon.” X users were then given the choice to vote on the name they would prefer between Department of War and Department of Defense. With just over 151,000 votes in 14 hours, the latt…

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