U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clash with Pete Hegseth
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation leaves the service without several top leaders even as the conflict with Iran continues.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to the White House, amid growing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to Reuters. This marks another significant departure at the Pentagon, following a series of high-profile personnel changes involving senior military leaders. Driscoll, who has been the Army secretary since February 2025, was an ally of a former Army Chief of Staff, General Randy George, who was removed earlier this year by Hegseth.
In a statement to Newsweek, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly praised Driscoll for his leadership and contribution to the Army's progress. Driscoll confirmed his departure in a post on X, thanking his Soldiers, Civilians, and their Families for their dedication and sacrifice. The resignation adds to a pattern of turnover at the Pentagon during Hegseth's tenure, drawing attention to the rapid pace of change in senior military and civilian roles.
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