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Army secretary who quit Pentagon after clashes with Hegseth breaks silence
The Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll gave his first interview since resigning in September, citing clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military modernization and leadership decisions.
- Driscoll described a complex relationship with Hegseth, acknowledging disagreements but also areas of agreement, and emphasized his role in advocating for military leaders and modernization efforts.
- Tensions escalated as Hegseth dismissed several top generals aligned with Driscoll’s reform agenda, leading Driscoll to inform President Trump of his resignation due to the perceived undermining of modernization goals.
- The Pentagon spokesperson strongly denied Driscoll’s claims, praising Hegseth’s leadership and modernization efforts, while the White House lauded Driscoll’s contributions to military readiness and strategic initiatives during his tenure.
- Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran and former adviser to Vice President JD Vance, was noted for his focus on innovation and preparing the U.S. military for 21st-century challenges, contrasting with Hegseth’s emphasis on a “warfighter” mentality and troop appearance.
