Amid tensions with Hegseth, US Army secy Dan Driscoll to step down by year-end
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is reportedly planning to leave his position by late 2026. This departure follows months of reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll's exit could leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader. The Army also currently lacks a Senate-confirmed chief of staff. These developments signal significant changes at the Pentagon's senior levels.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is anticipated to resign from his position by the end of 2026, according to multiple sources close to the matter cited by prominent news outlets. Driscoll's departure is reported to be a result of ongoing tensions with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with one source revealing that Driscoll had previously indicated a tenure period of between 23 to 24 months in the Trump administration.
The tensions between Driscoll and Hegseth began early in the Trump administration and grew as Driscoll attempted to organize a meeting between Vice President JD Vance and President Trump to discuss Army reforms, as well as Driscoll's efforts to negotiate with Ukrainian officials. Driscoll had previously collaborated closely with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, who was removed by Hegseth in April without explanation, leading to Driscoll's potential departure.
Driscoll, who has been a staunch supporter of modernizing the Army, has been criticized for not being Senate-confirmed and for his absence of a Senate-confirmed chief of staff, leaving the Army in an uncertain leadership situation. Despite these challenges, Driscoll received praise from President Trump at a recent defense conference, where he was described as a "killer" by the President.
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