Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Reported Tension with Hegseth
He reportedly raised concerns that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was blocking Army readiness reforms after 18 months in office.
- Following months of reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced his resignation Monday after 18 months in office.
- Disagreements over the removal of senior leaders, including Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and Gen. Christopher Donahue, fueled the reported tensions between Driscoll and Hegseth.
- While the White House praised Driscoll as "highly effective," his departure follows clashes over modernization efforts, including the Army rolling back a drone program the secretary had championed.
- No replacement has been named, leaving a leadership vacancy as the Pentagon addresses increased pressure from escalating tensions with Iran and recent strikes by U.S. Central Command.
- Renewed fighting with Iran places greater strain on military leadership, as reports highlight a low supply of critical weapons and the need for faster procurement strategies Driscoll had prioritized.
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US Army Secretary Submits Resignation to White House Amid Rift With Pentagon Chief
Dan Driscoll, the US Army Secretary, has submitted his resignation to the White House after months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter. Driscoll, who is considered a close ally of Vice President JD Vance, has become the latest senior Pentagon official to leave or be pushed out during Hegseth’s tenure at the Defense Department. Sources told Reuters the resignation followed…
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