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US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
theguardian.com • • general
Key Points:
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned, submitting his departure to President Donald Trump amid reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to the White House.
- Driscoll was praised by the White House for advancing Trump's agenda, enhancing military readiness and lethality, and playing a key role in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
- His resignation follows months of turmoil within the Defense Department, including leak investigations, budget issues, and the removal of several senior officials such as Army Chief of Staff Randy George and Gen Christopher Donahue.
- An Iraq war veteran and former adviser to JD Vance, Driscoll was confirmed by the Senate in February 2025 and was recognized for efforts to modernize the Army and streamline military contracting for new technologies.
- Driscoll expressed regret over the departure of his ally, Randy George, emphasizing the civilian leadership's prerogative to select military leaders.
