Trump to rename Pentagon 'Department of War'

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order renaming the US Department of Defense as the Department of War, reviving the historic title used until 1949. The order will also change the title of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Secretary of War in public communications and official correspondence, with Hegseth tasked to propose legislative and executive actions to make the change permanent. Trump emphasized that the name change reflects a shift from a purely defensive posture to one of readiness and offensive capability, invoking the "warrior ethos" and America's history of military victory. While the Department of War name will initially serve as a secondary title pending Congressional approval, the move is intended to signal America's strong military resolve and willingness to confront adversaries. The rebranding includes renaming Pentagon signage and briefing areas to align with the new title. This initiative follows Trump's recent warnings about China and aligns with efforts to project a more assertive national defense stance amid global geopolitical tensions.