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Can Trump legally rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War? [View all]
The nation’s 47th president was set to sign an executive order on Friday, Sept. 5, in an effort to rename the United States Department of Defense “The Department of War.”
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Is it legal for Trump to rename the Department of Defense?
Yes, but with a caveat.
Under federal law, Trump cannot change the name unilaterally on his own through an executive order. The president must have approval from Congress.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/legal-president-trump-rename-department-185456555.html
I don't see the Republican ass kissers saying no.
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