US Army Secretary Resigns After Tensions With Pete Hegseth

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned, as confirmed by the White House. According to the White House spokesperson Anna Kelly, Driscoll had been effective in advancing President Trump's agenda at the Department of the Army.

The resignation comes after months of reported tension and disagreements between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll reportedly spoke to President Trump about the current state of the Army and submitted his resignation.

The US Army has seen months of turmoil under the Defense Department, with incidents including leak investigations, budget issues, and the ousting of several senior officials. According to The Guardian US, Driscoll was second in line to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and had been eyeing an exit from the Pentagon amid apparent friction with the secretary.

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