US army secretary resigns after months of tension
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, has resigned after 18 months of service. The news was reported by CBS and the BBC, citing months of tension between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. A White House statement praised Driscoll for his effectiveness in advancing President Donald Trump's agenda and providing outstanding leadership during military operations.
However, the behind-the-scenes friction between Driscoll and Hegseth remains unclear. Driscoll's departure follows a string of high-profile military leaders leaving their positions, including Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army Chief of Staff Randy George. Hegseth has fired over a dozen senior military officers since joining the Pentagon, including the chief of naval operations and the Air Force's vice-chief of staff.
The army secretary is the top civilian leader of the US Army, overseeing active duty troops and the National Guard and reserve soldiers.
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