US army secretary resigns after months of tension
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in the position, according to the White House. No specific reason was provided for Driscoll's departure, but tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported. Driscoll, a friend of Vice-President J.D. Vance, was praised by the White House for his effectiveness in advancing President Trump's agenda and improving military readiness.
He played a key role in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and advocated for the development of drones and counter-drone capabilities. However, the Pentagon has not yet commented on the matter, while the army has not given an immediate response to requests for comment. Driscoll was an Iraq war veteran and technology investor, and a former adviser to Vance. He was nominated by President Trump in 2024 as "a disruptor and change agent".
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