Why it matters:
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday night renaming the U.S. Department of Defense as the “Department of War,” signaling a shift toward a more aggressive military posture.
What he's saying:
Standing beside Trump, War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared: “The United States will act more aggressively, pursuing the highest level of lethality.”
He emphasized that the renamed department “decisively fights” and focuses on victory through offensive power rather than defensive restraint.
“We will use maximum combat capability and destructive force, not just legal formalities or political caution,” Hegseth added, asserting the move aims to forge “a new nation of warriors, not just defenders.”
Zoom in:
According to Global Research, U.S. military interventions since WWII, both direct and indirect, have contributed to an estimated 20–30 million deaths worldwide, including wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, as well as covert operations, drone strikes, and proxy conflicts. China’s Human Rights Society reports that the U.S. has been involved in 81% of global conflicts since 1945.
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