US EditionWhite House moves forward on plans for a Department of War, WSJ Reports
- On August 25, 2025, President Donald Trump suggested changing the name of the Defense Department to the Department of War during a discussion in the Oval Office.
- This proposal follows the Department of War’s original establishment in August 1789 and the gradual transition to the Department of Defense after 1947 legislation.
- Trump emphasized the military should focus on offense as well as defense, noting the historical victories under the Department of War name in both world wars.
- Trump expressed confidence that Congress would approve if such action became necessary, and Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed the plan was underway, indicating backing from the administration.
- The name change would require congressional approval, reflecting the administration's push to project a more aggressive military image with some Republican backing.
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NEW: Trump To Change Name Of Largest Government Department
The Trump Administration is moving forward with plans to revert the name of the Defense Department back to its original title, the Department of War. Restoring the name of the government’s largest department would likely require congressional approval, though the White House is currently exploring alternative measures, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) filed an amendment to the annual defense policy…
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White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War, WSJ reports
Restoring the Department of War name for the government's largest department would likely require congressional action, but the White House is exploring alternative methods to implement the change.
White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War, WSJ Reports
The Trump administration is advancing plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing a White House official, after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the prospect on Monday.
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