Washington DC: US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, CNN reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
One source cited by CNN said the resignation was not unexpected given the tensions between the two officials. His departure comes months after reports of friction between him and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
‘Conflict’ with Pete Hegseth explained Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, the White House announced Monday, following reports of months of tension and disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The White House praised Driscoll’s record in a statement but did not mention the reported internal disputes.
Earlier reporting noted: “Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more,” she said. Earlier reporting noted: According to CNN, Driscoll “spoke to the president about the current state of the Army and submitted his resignation. Before entering government, he served in the US Army as a Cavalry Scout Platoon Leader with the 10th Mountain Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Earlier reporting noted: Why did Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resign?
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said he provided “outstanding leadership” during a period of major military operations. “Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and more,” she said. George had worked closely with Driscoll, according to the report.
The White House praised Driscoll’s work in the administration, including his role in advancing Trump’s defence agenda and assisting with talks between Russia and Ukraine. The changes came as the Trump administration pushed for a different approach to the US military, with greater emphasis on readiness, combat capability and modern technology.
Earlier this year, the secretary of war had removed Army Chief of Staff Gen Randy George and two other generals from their positions.
