Trump Directs Pentagon to Be Renamed 'Department of War' Citing 'Too Defensive' Nature of Department of Defense

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Benzinga

Updated: Sep 05 2025

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Source: Benzinga

Trump's Executive Order: President Trump plans to sign an executive order allowing the Pentagon to use historic titles like "Department of War" and "Secretary of War" in official communications, despite the uncommon nature of such name changes requiring Congressional approval.
Political Reactions: The plan has drawn criticism from Democrats who view it as politically motivated and unnecessary, while some Trump allies see it as a tribute to military heritage, reflecting Trump's broader efforts to revise federal institution names.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

Trump Directs Pentagon to Be Renamed 'Department of War' Citing 'Too Defensive' Nature of Department of Defense

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