US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say

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U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has reportedly submitted his resignation, according to media reports. This departure follows months of reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The White House has not denied the reports. A spokeswoman for the Army praised Driscoll's effectiveness in advancing President Trump's agenda, highlighting his leadership in military operations, readiness, and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. It remains unclear if the White House has accepted the resignation. Driscoll's departure marks the latest in a series of high-level exits from the Pentagon under Hegseth, including the Army Chief of Staff and the head of the Navy.

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Spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated Driscoll was highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda.

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Navy Secretary John Phelan was leaving the job, becoming the first head of a military service to depart during Trump’s second term.

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The Defense Secretary fired Army Chief of Staff Randy George in April.

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US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has submitted his resignation.

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Driscoll’s resignation follows months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Driscoll’s resignation follows months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has submitted his resignation following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media reports.Asked about a Wall Street Journal report on Driscoll’s resignation on Monday, the White House did not deny it.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Trump says Iran is ‘dead’, vows to respond after renewed clasheslist 2 of 4Iran economy could collapse within months, US Treasury’s Bessent warnslist 3 of 4Vance says Trump ‘sending a message’ to Iran with AI-generated videolist 4 of 4Top US general says no plans to deploy troops for 2026 midterm electionsend of list“Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more,” Spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement.“The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War,” she added.The Reuters news agency, citing a source familiar with the matter, said it was unclear whether the White House has accepted Driscoll’s resignation.The army declined to comment.Driscoll, who is considered close to Vice President JD Vance, is the latest senior official to leave the Pentagon under Hegseth.The defence secretary fired Army Chief of Staff Randy George in April, while the Army’s commander in Europe and Africa, General Christopher Donahue, unexpectedly stepped down in June.Hegseth has removed several other generals and admirals, including the head of the Navy.The Pentagon abruptly announced in April that Navy Secretary John Phelan was leaving the job, becoming the first head of a military service to depart during US President Donald Trump’s second term.

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