Summary
President Trump's plan to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War could cost up to $125 million, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The rebranding is part of a larger military overhaul proposed by the administration. The total expenses could increase if Congress approves the name change officially.
Key Facts
- The cost to rename the Department of Defense could be between $10 million and $125 million.
- The Congressional Budget Office provided this estimate in a report.
- Costs could rise to hundreds of millions if Congress approves the name change.
- The rebranding is part of a broader military overhaul with a planned $1.5 trillion budget.
- The Pentagon has not shared full details with the CBO, making the cost estimate uncertain.
- Renaming involves new signs, letterheads, and websites, like changing defense.gov to war.gov.
- A report mentions $1.9 million spent on renaming in five organizations for items like flags and badges.
- Sen. Jeff Merkley stated that President Trump lacks the authority to rename the department without Congress.
