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It's also still the Department of Defense; only Congress can change its name, and they haven't.

The article's title says "Department of War".

(I didn't write the title.)

it's a subtle kowtow to the administration, to call the DoD the DoW

I'd say it's more a kowtow to his voters and democracy. Whatever you think of him, he was democratically elected. Do remember to show up this November, though, and remind all your friends..

> kowtow to his voters and democracy.

The president can not unilaterally rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War without approval from congress. Just declaring it so is not democracy. Those that call it the Department of War are enablers.

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