"Online users mock the 'Department of War' name change as Trump pursues a Nobel Peace Prize"

The renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, announced by President Donald Trump via an executive order on Friday, has sparked a significant debate on social media. The move, which is aimed at projecting American military strength around the globe, has been met with a mix of support and criticism.

Some critics, including Captain Mark Kelly and Russell Drew, have pointed out the hypocrisy of the move given Trump's avoidance of military service during the Vietnam War. This argument has been echoed by many on social media, with some noting the contrast between the war-centric rebranding of the Defense Department and Trump's insistence on being known as the ultimate "peacemaker."

The cost of the name change, including new stationery, is estimated to be $50 million. Some critics argue that this expenditure is not a winning strategy for Trump's Nobel Peace Prize campaign. In July, Trump called Norway's finance minister to tell him he wanted a Nobel Peace Prize. In June, Trump claimed he should have won "four or five" Nobel Prizes already.

However, no person is reported to have expressed opposition to renaming the Department of Defense to "Department of War." On the contrary, the change was initiated and supported by former President Trump. There is noted consideration that resistance from Congress, controlled narrowly by Republicans, was unlikely.

Daniel Feldman, in a tweet, expressed support for the renaming but also suggested renaming other government agencies, such as HHS to the Department of Death and Human Suffering, Homeland Security to Homeland Insanity, DoT to the Department of Cars Only, and the DoL to the Department of Capital.

The renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War has continued to be met with criticism and mockery on social media, with some pointing out the historical implications of the change. The decision to adopt a more aggressive name for the department comes at a time when Trump has been lobbying for the Nobel Peace Prize since his first term in office.

As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the renaming of the Department of Defense will impact American foreign policy and perceptions of the United States on the global stage.