Dan Driscoll resigns as U.S. Army Secretary

Dan Driscoll Pete Hegseth U.S. Army Secretary Pentagon leadership Trump administration

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after approximately 18 months in office, following reported months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The White House confirmed the resignation, with spokesperson Anna Kelly praising Driscoll for his effectiveness in advancing President Trump’s agenda, specifically citing his leadership during military operations and his role in Russia-Ukraine negotiations.

Driscoll, a veteran of the Iraq War and a close associate of Vice President JD Vance, reportedly clashed with Hegseth over the strategic direction of the Army. Key points of contention included Hegseth’s removal of several high-ranking generals and officers, as well as disagreements regarding military modernization efforts. Under the leadership of acting Chief of Staff General Christopher LaNeve, the Army is reportedly ending a drone modernization program that had been a priority for Driscoll.

This departure is part of a broader series of leadership changes within the Pentagon during the Trump administration, following the exits of Navy Secretary John Phelan and other high-ranking military officials.

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Dan Driscoll · Daniel Driscoll · Department of Defense · Department of the Army · Donald Trump · JD Vance · Pentagon · Pete Hegseth · U.S. Army · United States Army

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[● 6 SOURCES] The Army is ending a drone modernization program previously supported by Driscoll. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · abc30.com · www.durangoherald.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Driscoll submitted his resignation directly to President Trump. 100percentfedup.com
[DISPUTED] Driscoll’s departure leaves the Army without any Senate-confirmed civilian or military leaders. offthepress.com
[● 12 SOURCES] General Christopher LaNeve is serving as the acting Army chief of staff. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · abc30.com · www.durangoherald.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] General Christopher Donahue unexpectedly stepped down as commander in Europe and Africa in June. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · abc30.com · www.durangoherald.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · internewscast.com
[● 13 SOURCES] Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months in office. diariofinanciero.do · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · abc30.com · www.brandonsun.com · www.durangoherald.com · +4 more
[● 47 SOURCES] Driscoll’s resignation follows reported months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. diariofinanciero.do · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · 100percentfedup.com · abc30.com · www.durangoherald.com · +35 more
[● 14 SOURCES] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted General Randy George in April. diariofinanciero.do · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · abc30.com · www.durangoherald.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +5 more
[● 44 SOURCES] White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised Dan Driscoll for advancing the President's agenda and assisting in Russia-Ukraine negotiations. www.durangoherald.com · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · offthepress.com · precision.com.do · +34 more
[● 29 SOURCES] The resignation was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. www.cmjornal.pt · www.durangoherald.com · offthepress.com · contilnetnoticias.com.br · ca.news.yahoo.com · +19 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump. 100percentfedup.com · trendingpoliticsnews.com · wltreport.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +4 more
[● 25 SOURCES] Disagreements reportedly involved the strategic direction of the Army and resource management. diariofinanciero.do · offthepress.com · rr.pt · kliker.info · br.paipee.com · +17 more