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U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his position by the end of the year.

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal and CBS News. The potential departure follows months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who reportedly felt uneasy about Driscoll's influence and feared being replaced by him. This tension was highlighted by Hegseth's April firing of Gen. Randy George, a close friend of Driscoll. Insiders suggest the move was a response to the refusal of Driscoll and George to remove specific officers from a promotion list. Additionally, the administration announced that President Trump praised Driscoll's leadership and personality recently. Driscoll, a former Army ranger and friend of Vice President JD Vance, has served as secretary since his confirmation in February 2025. If he departs, the Army will lack a Senate-confirmed leader until a replacement is nominated by President Trump.

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