Trump orders Pentagon rebrand: Defense.gov becomes War.gov – Emphasizing a shift towards war-centric language in U.S. Defense Department communications

The United States Defense Department underwent a significant digital transformation on Friday, following President Donald Trump’s instructions. The shift aimed to align with the department’s revamped identity as a “Department of War,” signified by the transition from Defense.gov to War.gov. This symbolic rebranding underscores the administration’s emphasis on portraying strength through martial terminology, rather than defensive language.