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Why did Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resign? 'Conflict' with Pete Hegseth explained

Dan Driscoll is stepping down following months of conflict with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Why did Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resign? 'Conflict' with Pete Hegseth explained

On Monday, the White House announced that Army Secretary Dan Driscoll would be resigning, citing months of conflict and disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll reportedly discussed the current state of the Army with the president and submitted his resignation, according to CNN. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly praised Driscoll's effectiveness in advancing President Trump's agenda at the Department of the Army, highlighting his leadership during historic military operations, emphasis on readiness and lethality, assistance in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more.

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