Afghanistan, Aug. 31 -- Donald Trump Proposes Renaming U.S. Department of Defense to 'Department of War', signaling a shift toward a more offensive military posture and sparking debate in Washington.
The U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to restore the historic name "Department of War" to the Pentagon, replacing the current "Department of Defense."
According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is reviewing possible ways to implement the change, with several Republican lawmakers in Congress signaling support.
Representative Greg Steube of Florida has introduced an amendment to the annual defense budget bill that includes the proposal to rename the department.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, "Th...