Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says
No reason was given for the departure of Driscoll, who is a friend of Vice President JD Vance, but tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months in the position, according to the White House. No specific reason was provided for Driscoll's departure, which occurs amid a series of leadership changes within the military. Driscoll, a friend of Vice President JD Vance, had been praised for advancing President Trump's agenda and enhancing the Army's effectiveness in recent operations.
The White House spokesperson highlighted Driscoll's work in securing international negotiations and improving military readiness. However, tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been reported. Driscoll's resignation follows the recent removal of his ally, former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, and the suspension of a drone program he had supported.
Hegseth removed George in April, while Gen. Christopher Donahue unexpectedly resigned in June. Driscoll, an Iraq war veteran and former adviser to Vance, was confirmed as Army Secretary in February 2025 after a largely amicable Armed Services Committee hearing.
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