"It used to be called the Department of War and it had a stronger sound... We want defense, but we want offense too. This name change is not just about renaming, it's about restoring. Words matter."
"We're doing very well on the warfront. We may have casualties. That often happens in war. We set the terms of this war. 9,000 Americans have been able to leave the region since the start of this war."
"Republicans described the widening conflict as a 'major combat operation,' a 'mission,' 'hostilities' or really just anything other than 'war.' I don't know if this is technically a war. We haven't declared war... they have declared war on us."
In September, the Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to the Department of War, emphasizing that the Pentagon should focus on both defense and offense. President Trump stated the name change reflected a stronger approach, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called it about restoring purpose. Following military engagement with Iran beginning February 28, Trump and administration officials openly discussed being at war. However, when Congress voted on authorizing continued military action, Republican members avoided using the term 'war,' instead describing it as a 'major combat operation,' 'mission,' or 'hostilities.' Senator Lindsey Graham questioned whether it technically constituted war, and Senator Markwayne Mullin argued Iran had declared war on America rather than America declaring war. Only Senator Rand Paul voted against the authorization.
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