US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll quits amid reported tensions with Hegseth; 3rd major departure from Pentagon since April
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned, with the White House accepting his departure amid his reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll, appointed in February 2025, was also involved in US-Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned amid reported tensions with War Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to NBC News. The resignation comes after Driscoll's intention to leave the position by Labor Day was revealed to close associates. Driscoll, known for his bipartisan reputation, has been in the role since February 2025. He is reportedly close to Vice President JD Vance.
Reports suggest that Hegseth viewed Driscoll as a threat to the bureaucratic structure in Washington DC and wanted to remove him from his position, despite facing challenges due to Driscoll's close ties with the vice president. Driscoll's departure is the third major exit from the Pentagon since April, following the resignations of Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army Chief of Staff General Randy George.
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