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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Friction with Defense Secretary Hegseth

Confirmed1 source · Aug 31, 2026

Driscoll, who served as Army Secretary, has resigned following reported tensions with Pete Hegseth.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Friction with Defense Secretary Hegseth
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What happened

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump on Monday, the White House confirmed. Driscoll, who held the position of Army Secretary under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, had reportedly been seeking an exit due to apparent friction with the secretary. The White House statement credited Driscoll with advancing Trump's military agenda, including assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, and working to cut red tape for military contractors to develop drones and counter-drone capabilities. The Senate had confirmed Driscoll in February 2025 by a vote of 66-28.

Context

Driscoll's departure marks the latest in a series of senior defense department exits over recent months, including Army Chief of Staff Randy George in April and Gen. Christopher Donahue, commander of Army forces in Europe and Africa, in June. The Pentagon has faced ongoing turmoil involving leak investigations, budget disputes, and personnel changes. Driscoll had been given an unusual role as key negotiator attempting to end the Russia-Ukraine war. His resignation signals continued instability within the defense leadership and suggests tension between Trump's top defense officials.