Executive Branch

Trump to Sign Order Renaming Department of Defense to Department of War

‘Trump to rename Pentagon, restoring historic ‘Department of War’ in latest military move,’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X.
Trump to Sign Order Renaming Department of Defense to Department of War
An aerial view of the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on April 2, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Jacob Burg
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President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Sept. 5 renaming the Department of Defense to its previous title, the Department of War, senior administration officials confirmed on Sept. 4.

After Fox News first reported on the announcement, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth substantiated the name change on X, writing, “DEPARTMENT OF WAR.”
Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.