Trump Rebrands Defense Department as “Department of War”

Overview: On September 5, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially restoring the historic name “Department of War” as a title to the Department of Defense. The order also authorizes use of “Secretary of War” in ceremonial and non-statutory communications. This symbolic change aims to project strength and a warrior ethos—even though formal … Continue reading Trump Rebrands Defense Department as “Department of War”