Summary
President Trump plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This move aims to bring back a strong military attitude, which the administration refers to as a "warrior ethos." The change would need Congress approval, but the White House is exploring other ways to make it happen.
Key Facts
- President Trump intends to change the name of the Defense Department to the Department of War.
- The White House confirmed these plans, originally reported by Fox News.
- Trump's administration wants to revive a strong military spirit called "warrior ethos."
- Current Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renamed a Pentagon room to "W.A.R. Room."
- Legally, changing the department's name would require Congress to pass new legislation.
- Historically, the War Department existed from 1789 until 1947 before becoming part of the Department of Defense in 1949.
- The Department of War was initially established to oversee the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.
