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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months in the position following frequent disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned from his position after 18 months, following a period of repeated clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll became the youngest-ever Army secretary at age 38, having served as an Army officer in Iraq.

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While Driscoll focused on integrating new technologies and drone programs, Hegseth frequently dismissed top generals and promoted officers who aligned with his own views. Specifically, Hegseth dismissed the chief of the Army, Gen. Randy George, without providing a reason, and blocked several promotions for Black and women army officers that Driscoll had supported. The administration announced that Driscoll was highly effective in advancing the agenda to Make America Strong Again and participated in peace negotiations for the Russia-Ukraine war. Driscoll is a close friend of Vice President J.D. Vance, who served as a political adviser to Vance during the 2024 campaign. The White House noted that Driscoll's resignation comes during a period of constant personnel changes at the Pentagon under Hegseth as the Iran war continues.

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