Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation after tension with Hegseth
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, ending months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sources told CNN.
- Friction peaked after Hegseth fired Driscoll's ally, Gen Randy George, in a brief phone call earlier this year, leaving Driscoll increasingly isolated within the department.
- Hegseth has forced out at least a half-dozen senior officers, shrinking the Army's four-star general ranks from 10 down to five, the fewest in decades.
- The Army now has no Senate-confirmed leaders, civilian or military, creating an unprecedented leadership vacuum; the White House credited Driscoll with strengthening the service.
- Critics warn this leadership gap leaves the service vulnerable while defending troops from Iranian missile attacks and supporting Ukraine amid the service's busiest operational period since Iraq and Afghanistan.
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US Army Secretary quits in latest military exit
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said on Monday, in the latest exit 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 series of shake-ups of the military leadership, with the Army especial…
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns: Report
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The American broadcaster reported that Driscoll's departure comes months after friction with Hegseth and also in the wake of six months into the Iran war. World News | US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns: Report.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after nearly 18 months in office. The White House confirmed his resignation, but did not provide a reason. This move comes amid reports of tensions between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and ongoing major changes within the US military.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll tenders resignation over rift with Pete Hegseth
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation amid escalating tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the White House has not confirmed acceptance. Driscoll reportedly opposed Hegseth’s interference in Army transformation and appointments.
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