US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll steps down after 18 months
Washington: (AP) Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration. No reason was given for the departure of Driscoll, who is a friend of Vice-President JD Vance, but tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported. It marks the latest in a…
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning after 18 months in the position, according to the White House. No official reason was provided for his departure, but tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be a factor. Driscoll, a friend of Vice-President JD Vance, was praised by the White House for his effective leadership and for advancing President Trump's agenda in the Department of the Army.
His resignation follows other recent departures in the military leadership, including the ouster of the Army's top uniformed leader, Gen. Randy George, and the Army's commander in Europe and Africa, Gen. Christopher Donahue. Driscoll, an Iraq war veteran and tech investor, was confirmed as Army secretary in February 2025 and was tasked with negotiating the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. He also played a significant role in promoting drone modernization within the military.
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