"If the department does become the Department of War, it could end up being extremely expensive. According to the report: It would likely cost billions of dollars to change the names of hundreds of Pentagon agencies, their stationary, emblems, plaques and other signage at the Defense Department, along with bases around the world. The expense could put a serious dent into the administration's efforts to slash Pentagon spending and waste."
"Last month, Trump hinted at his plans, saying, As Department of War, we won everything. We won everything. We're going to have to go back to that. He added, Defense is too defensive. And we want to be defensive, but we want to be offensive too if we have to be. So, it just sounded to me like a better name. It's not just about the words; it's about the warrior ethos, Hegseth said at a recent cabinet meeting."
President Donald Trump plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War by executive order. The name change technically requires an act of Congress, but the White House is reportedly exploring ways to avoid a vote. Rebranding would require updating names of hundreds of Pentagon agencies, stationery, emblems, plaques and global base signage, likely costing billions and undermining efforts to reduce Pentagon spending. Sen. Rick Scott expressed support, framing the change as reflecting lethal military capabilities. The U.S. maintained a War Department until 1947. Administration officials and advisors framed the renaming as promoting an offensive, warrior ethos.
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