Permanently changing the name requires Congressional approval, but the president's order would authorize the use of the new label as a "secondary title" by his administration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will also reportedly be known as the Secretary of War.
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Why Trump Wants to Rebrand the Pentagon | DW News
Sep 5, 2025 | US President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order, giving the Department of Defense a secondary title, namely the Department of War.
Permanently changing the name requires Congressional approval, but the president's order would authorize the use of the new label as a "secondary title" by his administration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will also reportedly be known as the Secretary of War.
Permanently changing the name requires Congressional approval, but the president's order would authorize the use of the new label as a "secondary title" by his administration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will also reportedly be known as the Secretary of War.
