Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning after 18 months in the position, according to the White House. This is the latest departure of a high-ranking military official during the Trump administration.

The White House cited Driscoll's effectiveness in advancing President Trump's agenda, including enhancing military readiness and supporting negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. A Pentagon official confirmed Driscoll's resignation, but no further details were provided.

Driscoll, a former Iraq war veteran and tech investor, had a close relationship with Vice President JD Vance. He praised the military leadership under President Trump, stating the Army is "more powerful than ever."

Tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been reported, and Driscoll's resignation marks a series of leadership changes within the military. Earlier this year, Hegseth ousted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and Gen. Christopher Donahue, the Army's commander in Europe and Africa. Driscoll's successor, Gen. Christopher LaNeve, is overseeing the termination of a drone modernization program initiated by Driscoll.