Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns from post
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down from his post, according to multiple reports . Why it matters: Driscoll, the youngest Army secretary in U.S. history, was well-liked in the military and regarded as a Trump 2.0 power player who took on a diplomatic role in talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Between the lines: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not warm to Driscoll as…
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned from his position, according to multiple reports. Driscoll, the youngest Army secretary in U.S. history, was well-regarded in the military and played a diplomatic role in talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Despite his effectiveness in advancing President Trump's agenda, tensions arose between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who allegedly removed four officers from a promotions list following Driscoll's refusal to do so.
Driscoll, nicknamed "drone guy" for his work on military modernization, had enjoyed a rapid rise in the Trump administration, overseeing the Army's budget and workforce. His appointment was controversial, with some Democrats supporting him while others questioned his experience. Driscoll even traveled to Ukraine to present a U.S. peace plan, an unprecedented move for an Army secretary.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- The US Army has lost the top general and the 'change agent' secretary who were driving its transformation for future fights businessinsider.com
- US Army secretary resigns after tension with Hegseth politico.com
- US Army Secretary quits after clash with Hegseth economictimes.indiatimes.com
