‘A Necessary Step’: Trump’s New ‘Department of War’ Backed by Hawley, Aims to Reverse ‘Biden’s Ideological Drift’
In a move aimed at refocusing the U.S. military on its core mission, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense to the “Department of War.” The change restores the historic name of the department, signaling a shift that key administration officials and allies say is necessary to rebuild the military’s fighting spirit.
During an appearance on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” on Friday, Missouri Senator Josh Hawley voiced his strong support for the decision. “Absolutely, of course,” Hawley said, framing the name change as a vital step to reverse what he called the “ideological drift” of the Biden administration. “What Biden did for th