US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after reported tensions with Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll have reportedly clashed, leading to Driscoll's resignation, according to a confidential source. This follows a series of leadership changes at the Pentagon under Hegseth's leadership. The Wall Street Journal reported Driscoll's resignation, marking another prominent exit at the Defense Department during this period.

Driscoll, the youngest ever to hold the role, was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed in 2025. As Army secretary, he played a crucial role in implementing President Trump's agenda, focusing on military readiness and effectiveness. His departure leaves the Army without Senate-confirmed leadership. Driscoll's tenure was marked by a close friendship with Vice President JD Vance from their time at Yale Law School, a unique dual role as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and an attempt to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.

He also faced a strained relationship with Hegseth, characterized by disagreements over personnel and leadership decisions.