"On September 6, Donald Trump surprised everyone by changing the name of the United States Department of Defense. It was too woke, he explained to the media before signing the executive order that renamed it the Department of War. I think it sends a message of victory. I think it sends a message of strength. [] This is a very important change, because it's an attitude," he added."
"Throughout the announcement, the president was accompanied by Pete Hegseth, his secretary of defense now secretary of war. Dressed, as usual, with a U.S. flag pocket square, Hegseth was one of the most pleased with the measure. Since January, he has worked to implement what Trump calls a change in attitude through a campaign to push masculinity in the U.S. military:"
On September 6 Donald Trump renamed the United States Department of Defense the Department of War, calling the previous name too woke and saying the change sends a message of victory and strength. Pete Hegseth, now secretary of war, championed the measure while promoting a campaign to push masculinity in the U.S. military. Since January women were removed from many high-ranking positions, a commission was created to eliminate diversity and equality programs, and a new philosophy focused on restoring a warrior ethos was promoted. The Secret Service released a recruitment ad emphasizing historical combat strength that foregrounded men on the front lines. The masculine messaging extended into popular culture and social media.
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