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 state the reasons for the decision. According to several reports, this step came after months of tension between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Le Figaro ↗
Driscoll was considered a close ally of Vice President J. D. Vance. He held the position during a period of significant changes at the Pentagon, which included investigations into information leaks, departures of high-ranking officials, and layoffs in the military leadership. Some reports link his resignation precisely to dissatisfaction with the course that Hegseth was promoting and with personnel interventions at the highest levels of the military. Le Monde ↗
During his tenure in the administration, Driscoll was involved in negotiations related to the war in Ukraine. He was also described as an official connected with technological issues, including drones. His resignation comes at a time when the U.S. 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 one specific event. El Pais ↗
The departure of the Army Secretary represents another personnel change in the leadership of the American defense apparatus. The administration will need to appoint a successor who will take over the management of the civilian branch of the U.S. military during continuing tensions within the Pentagon and in foreign policy. Standard.sk ↗
Driscoll departed after tensions with Hegseth and upheaval in the Pentagon
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