In a historic move, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on September 5, 2025, to rebrand the U.S. Department of Defense as the Department of War. This decision, aimed at emphasizing strength and harkening back to the department’s original name used from 1789 to 1947, has sparked intense controversy and criticism from various quarters.
Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., strongly criticized President Trump’s decision, calling it unnecessary and potentially inflammatory. In a statement on “Meet the Press NOW,” Rep. Smith expressed concerns about the implications of such a symbolic change, suggesting that it could send the wrong message both domestically and internationally.
The rebranding of the Department of Defense to the Department of War has also raised alarms about the potential militarization of domestic issues. President Trump’s threat to deploy this newly named department in Chicago has further escalated tensions, particularly in Democratic-led cities. The move to replicate the deployment of National Guard troops and federal agents in Washington, D.C., has drawn widespread condemnation and sparked fresh protests.
While some view the rebranding as a strategic move to project strength and authority, others see it as a dangerous escalation of military rhetoric and potential misuse of power. The renaming of the department has reignited debates about the role of the military in domestic affairs and the balance between national security and civil liberties.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact both domestic and international perceptions of the United States. The rebranding of the Department of Defense to the Department of War underscores the broader political and ideological divisions within the country and raises questions about the future direction of U.S. foreign and domestic policy.
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References:
– Editorialge: [Donald Trump Brings Back Department of War in Historic Pentagon Rebrand](https://editorialge.com/trump-executive-order-department-of-war-pentagon-rebrand/)
– NBC News: [Rep. Smith blasts Trump’s “Department of War” rebrand](https://www.nbcnews.com/video/shorts/rep-smith-blasts-trump-s-department-of-war-rebrand-246940229539)
– Internewscast Journal: [Rep. Smith Criticizes Trump’s Renaming of “Department of War”](https://internewscast.com/local-news/rep-smith-criticizes-trumps-renaming-of-department-of-war/)
– France 24: [USA: Donald Trump threatens to unleash his “Department of War” on Chicago](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250907-usa-donald-trump-threatens-to-unleash-his-newly-rebranded-department-of-war-on-chicago)
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