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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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🗓 01 Sep 2026, 06:48 AM
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation on Monday after reports of growing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The White House confirmed the development.
Dan Driscoll, who served as the Secretary of the Army, formally handed in his resignation following media reports of strained relations with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The resignation was submitted on Monday, as confirmed by the White House administration.
Officials said the decision came after increasing disagreements between the two senior defense leaders, though no specific details of the disputes were disclosed. The White House statement acknowledged receipt of the resignation and thanked Driscoll for his service.
The development marks a rare instance of a top Army official stepping down amid reported friction with the Pentagon's civilian leadership. No immediate successor has been named in the confirmation.
Officials said the decision came after increasing disagreements between the two senior defense leaders, though no specific details of the disputes were disclosed. The White House statement acknowledged receipt of the resignation and thanked Driscoll for his service.
The development marks a rare instance of a top Army official stepping down amid reported friction with the Pentagon's civilian leadership. No immediate successor has been named in the confirmation.