Military agency's name changes to Armed Forces Department.
In a move aimed at projecting an image of "peace through strength," President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to rename the U.S. Department of Defense as the Department of War. This change, which was first proposed in late August, is intended to reflect the department's unparalleled power and ability to protect national interests.
The Department of War was, in fact, the original name of the U.S. Department of Defense from 1789 to 1949. The renaming will see the department return to its historical moniker, a decision that has sparked debate among political circles.
The executive order instructs Secretary Pete Hegseth to take necessary measures to permanently rename the department. However, it's worth noting that the department will also retain its current name, U.S. Department of Defense.
The President believes that the department should bear a name that reflects its offensive capabilities. This decision comes amidst criticism from Democratic opponents who regularly denounce the use of the military by Donald Trump, associating it with an authoritarian drift of power under his presidency.
Since his return to the White House in January, Trump has mobilized the military to project an image of spectacular power. This includes a rare military parade, the deployment of the National Guard in cities led by his opponents, and an exceptional strike against a ship in the Caribbean.
The Trump administration has also encouraged Republican congressmen Mike Lee and Rick Scott from the Senate, and Representative Greg Steube from Florida, to propose legislation making the renaming of the United States Department of Defense to Department of War official.
It's important to note that Trump suggested he wouldn't need a vote from Congress to proceed with the change. However, the passage of the proposed legislation would make the renaming official and permanent.
The United States, with its world's largest military, has long been a global powerhouse. The renaming of the Department of Defense is seen by some as a bold statement of the nation's military might and its commitment to protecting its interests around the world.
The goal of the renaming, as stated by the President, is to make the world respect the United States. Whether this will be achieved remains to be seen. The renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War is a significant move that will undoubtedly shape the nation's foreign policy narrative in the coming years.
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