Trump renames Department of Defence as the Department of War

Trump renames Department of Defence as the Department of War
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday renaming the Department of Defence as the Department of War – a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

“It’s a much more appropriate name, especially in light of where the world is right now,” Mr Trump said. He said the previous name was “woke”.

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