US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials
TL;DR
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned, with the White House confirming his departure.
- His resignation follows a period of turmoil at the Pentagon, including leak investigations and the ousting of senior officials.
- Driscoll was reportedly eyeing an exit due to friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The White House commended Driscoll's leadership, highlighting his role in military operations, readiness, lethality, and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
- Driscoll is an Iraq war veteran, tech investor, and former adviser to JD Vance.
- He was confirmed as army secretary in February 2025.
- The resignation occurs after the earlier ousting of army chief of staff Randy George, an ally of Driscoll.