U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump on Monday after approximately 18 months in office. The White House confirmed his departure but did not disclose the reasons for the decision. According to multiple reports, the move came after months of tension between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Spiegel.de ↗
Driscoll was considered a close ally of Vice President J. D. Vance. He led the office during a period when the Pentagon faced internal upheavals, including investigations into information leaks and departures of several high-ranking officials. Reports describe his relationship with Hegseth as repeatedly problematic, with tension lasting several months. Le Monde ↗
During his time in the administration, Driscoll also participated in negotiations related to the war in Ukraine. His resignation comes at a time when the American government is also dealing with conflict with Iran and broader security issues. However, available information does not indicate that the White House officially linked his departure to any specific decision or single event. Die Zeit ↗
The departure of the Army Secretary represents another personnel change in the leadership of the American defense apparatus. The administration is expected to need to appoint a successor who will take over the management of the civilian branch of the U.S. Army at a time of continuing tensions within the Pentagon and in foreign policy. Standard.sk ↗
Dan Driscoll Ends Position After Tension with Pete Hegseth
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Trump’s Army Secretary resigns after reportedly clashing with Hegseth
Independent
| 02:07 01.09.
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| 01:42 01.09.
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| 00:14 01.09.
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| 18:13 31.08.
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| 05:38 01.09.
US army secretary resigns after months of tension
BBC News
| 03:01 01.09.
Le secrétaire à l’armée de terre américain, Dan Driscoll, démissionne après plusieurs mois de tension avec Pete Hegseth
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| 01:55 01.09.
El secretario del Ejército de Estados Unidos presenta su renuncia
El Mundo
| 01:27 01.09.
US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
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| 00:56 01.09.
Il segretario dell'esercito Usa si è dimesso dopo mesi di tensioni con Hegseth
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| 00:02 01.09.
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