Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Tensions with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, according to three sources familiar with the matter, as reported by CNN. The decision follows months of escalating tensions between Driscoll and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, with the conflict intensifying amid the ongoing Iran war, which shows no signs of resolution. Driscoll, an Army veteran and longtime personal friend of Vice President JD Vance, is leaving his post six months into the conflict. The White House issued a statement praising Driscoll’s contributions, highlighting his role in advancing President Trump’s “Make America Strong Again” agenda. The statement noted his leadership during “historic military operations,” efforts to restore focus on military readiness and lethality, and his involvement in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly emphasized Driscoll’s effectiveness, though the statement did not address the reasons for his departure. CNN has sought comment from the Pentagon but has not yet received a response. The resignation comes amid a series of personnel changes within the Department of Defense. Earlier this year, Hegseth dismissed Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, a close collaborator of Driscoll, along with two other generals. The firings sparked speculation about internal power dynamics and differing strategic priorities within the military leadership. Driscoll’s departure appears to mark a significant shift in the administration’s approach to managing the war effort and internal military operations.#white_house #wall_street_journal #vice_president_jd_vance #army_secretary_dan_driscoll #secretary_of_defense_pete_hegseth
