CBO Estimates Cost Range for Trump’s Defense Department Renaming Proposal

President Trump's executive order to rename the Defense Department as the 'Department of War' could cost between $2 million and over $125 million, according to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis. The wide cost range reflects uncertainty about the Pentagon's implementation plans. The CBO noted $1.9 million spent in 30 days on items like flags and training materials. While only Congress can formally rename the department, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports the change as part of a 'fight-to-win' ethos.