US Army secretary Driscoll submits resignation
The resignation could effectively leave the army without permanent civilian or uniformed leadership as the Iran war enters its seventh month.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has tendered his resignation, the White House announced on Monday, amidst reports of discord with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Following confirmation from the White House, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly declined to deny the rumor. Driscoll's departure, if accepted, would signal another loss of a high-ranking military official within the Trump administration.
A former law school acquaintance of Vice President JD Vance, Driscoll had been an active supporter of the administration. However, his relationship with Hegseth reportedly soured, leading to the resignation. An army veteran who served in Iraq, Driscoll previously attempted to run for Congress in 2020 and has since been advising Trump's 2024 reelection bid.
At the height of the Iran conflict, the resignation could leave the Army without any permanent civilian or uniformed leadership. Hegseth had earlier fired Army Chief of Staff General Randy George in April, and has yet to appoint a permanent successor.
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