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Defence
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After 18 Months in Office
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 06:48 AM
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Dan Driscoll stepped down as US Army Secretary after serving approximately 18 months. The White House confirmed his resignation but did not disclose the reasons.
Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation as the Secretary of the United States Army after about 18 months in the role. The White House announced the departure but offered no explanation for his decision.
Officials said the resignation was accepted, though they did not cite any specific controversy or policy disagreement. Driscoll’s tenure had begun in early 2023, following his appointment by the Biden administration.
The move comes amid reports of friction between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as well as ongoing discussions about restructuring and leadership changes within the US Army. No further details have been released regarding his future plans.
Officials said the resignation was accepted, though they did not cite any specific controversy or policy disagreement. Driscoll’s tenure had begun in early 2023, following his appointment by the Biden administration.
The move comes amid reports of friction between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as well as ongoing discussions about restructuring and leadership changes within the US Army. No further details have been released regarding his future plans.