Trump Moves Forward on Plans to Rename Department of Defense as Department of War
The Trump administration is advancing plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
The Trump administration is advancing plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
The move would likely require congressional action but the White House is reportedly exploring alternative methods to implement the change.
Republican Representative Greg Steube of Florida has filed an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would alter the department's name, indicating some support in Congress for the change.
A White House spokeswoman underscored Trump's recent comments emphasizing the US military's emphasis on offense capabilities.
The proposal stems from Trump's belief that renaming the Department of Defense to Department of War would reflect a stronger image.
The current name has been in place since 1949 when it was officially introduced through an amendment to the National Security Act of 1947.
The administration is also working to promote a more aggressive military image and has sought changes such as removing top military leaders whose views differ from Trump.
Furthermore, the administration has aimed to bar transgender individuals from joining the US military and remove those currently serving, claiming they are medically unfit.
The move would likely require congressional action but the White House is reportedly exploring alternative methods to implement the change.
Republican Representative Greg Steube of Florida has filed an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would alter the department's name, indicating some support in Congress for the change.
A White House spokeswoman underscored Trump's recent comments emphasizing the US military's emphasis on offense capabilities.
The proposal stems from Trump's belief that renaming the Department of Defense to Department of War would reflect a stronger image.
The current name has been in place since 1949 when it was officially introduced through an amendment to the National Security Act of 1947.
The administration is also working to promote a more aggressive military image and has sought changes such as removing top military leaders whose views differ from Trump.
Furthermore, the administration has aimed to bar transgender individuals from joining the US military and remove those currently serving, claiming they are medically unfit.
