Advisers Push Back After Discovering The Sky-High Price Behind Trump’s Vanity Proposal

President Donald Trump’s initiative to assert a symbolic “victory” is inciting backlash as he initiates signage and title modifications without seeking Congressional consent, leading to a staggering projected expense of $2 billion.During a ceremony at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fastened a new “Department of War” sign, turning the focus onto the financial implications of renaming the Department of Defense, a change requiring Congressional approval. The financial burden includes the replacement of thousands of signs and digital infrastructure adjustments worldwide.Concerning the cost, six informed sources, including senior congressional aides, were consulted, arriving at the $2 billion figure. Critics, including veteran Sen. Jack Reed, dismiss the alteration as performative and a diversion from significant issues, while Senator Mazie Hirono criticized the administration’s allocation of tax dollars towards a vanity project.Despite Trump’s assertion, legal constraints require Congressional ratification for such changes to be considered legitimate.