Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:46pm on 05 Sep 2025,Friday International
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order rebranding the Department of Defense as the "Department of War." While the official name change requires congressional approval, the order permits the Pentagon to use "secondary titles" like "Secretary of War" in official and ceremonial contexts. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have expressed dissatisfaction with the current title, suggesting that "Department of War" better reflects America's military history. The original War Department was established in 1789 and renamed in 1947 to emphasize defense over offense. The proposed change has sparked debate over its implications. (PC: AFP)
