President Donald Trump said Monday he is considering renaming the Defense Department to the Department of War "over the next week or so."

Trump revealed his plan during a White House visit by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, as the topic turned to the recent deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C.

"Pete Hegseth has been incredible with the, as I call it, the Department of War," Trump told reporters. "You know, we call it the Department of Defense, but between us, I think we're going to change the name. You want to know the truth? I think we're going to have some information on that maybe soon."

"Probably that change will be made over the next week or so," he added.

Trump met for the first time Monday with Lee, as both leaders pledged cooperation in trade and defens

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