Trump proposes renaming Defense Department to Department of War
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President Trump suggested reverting the Department of Defense back to its original name, the Department of War, arguing it reflects a more offensive military stance and citing historical victories under that name. He indicated the change could happen soon, possibly without congressional approval, and has previously teased this idea, criticizing the current name as politically correct.
- Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War: "We want to be offensive, too, if we have to be" CBS News
- Trump says he wants ‘Department of War’ instead of defense department – US politics live The Guardian
- Trump wants to bring back the Department of War: 'It had a stronger sound' USA Today
- Trump hints he will change Pentagon’s name to Department of War Politico
- Trump says he could rename Department of Defense to Department of War soon The Hill
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