US army secretary resigns after months of tension
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role. His departure was confirmed by CBS, the BBC’s US media partner, which reported it came after months of conflict between him and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The youngest-ever army secretary has often been referred to as President Donald Trump’s […]
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned following a prolonged period of tension, according to CBS. The conflict reportedly stemmed from disagreements between Driscoll and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, has been closely associated with President Donald Trump's administration, often referred to as "drone guy" due to his support for advanced battlefield technologies.
He served as a key figure in implementing Trump's policies, including deploying the National Guard to US cities and leading talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Driscoll's departure follows a series of recent resignations among high-ranking military leaders, including Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army Chief of Staff Randy George.
The reasons behind the friction between Driscoll and Hegseth are not fully disclosed, but CBS notes that Driscoll maintains a close friendship with Army Chief of Staff Randy George, who reportedly requested his resignation.
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