Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump following a prolonged conflict with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military leadership and the removal of senior officers, according to The Zioneer. Driscoll is expected to leave the Pentagon within days.
Dan Driscoll, the U.S. Army Secretary, has resigned after a months-long rift with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the direction of military leadership and the ousting of senior officers. The resignation was submitted to President Donald Trump, and Driscoll is expected to depart the Pentagon within days, according to The Zioneer. The move marks a significant shakeup in the Pentagon's civilian leadership, though further details on the specific disagreements and the timeline have not been confirmed.
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