The $125 Million Folly: How Renaming the Department of Defense Threatens National Priorities
An expensive and symbolic renaming of the Pentagon risks draining taxpayer dollars that belong to hardworking Americans, all while Congress remains disengaged. This costly makeover exposes Washington’s misplaced priorities amid critical national security challenges.
In a striking example of Washington’s disconnect from American priorities, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revealed that renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War could cost U.S. taxpayers as much as $125 million. This staggering figure lays bare how bureaucratic showmanship can threaten the prudent stewardship our national defense demands. Former President Donald Trump initiated this controversial move last September through an executive order, aiming to convey America’s strength by adopting a more direct title for its military apparatus. While some may applaud the symbolism, costs are not just measured in dollars—but in where those dollars...
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