Summary
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This change aims to highlight U.S. military strength and may need further approval from Congress to become permanent.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed an order to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
- The change is intended to project American military power.
- The original Department of War existed from 1789 until 1947 when it became the Department of Defense.
- Trump believes the rename reflects current global conditions.
- Congressional approval may be required to make the name change permanent.
- The Department of Defense includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Supporters of Trump in Congress plan to propose legislation to support the name change.
