# US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns Amid Tensions with Defense Secretary Hegseth

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigned amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, per multiple US media reports.

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Multiple US media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Fox News, reported that US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has resigned. [^1]

The White House announced that Dan Driscoll will leave his post as US Army Secretary after 18 months in the role, without giving a reason. [^2]

Dan Driscoll, the Secretary of the US Army, submitted his resignation, which was confirmed by the White House. [^3]

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation from the Department of Defense following feuds with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. [^4]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George in April, ending a tenure of roughly 18 months. [^5]

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation on Monday after discussing the state of the Army with President Donald Trump. [^6]

A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Driscoll has resigned, and it is unclear whether the White House has received his resignation, according to Reuters. [^7]

White House spokesperson Anna Kelly issued a statement praising Driscoll's leadership during historic military operations and his assistance in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, saying the US Army is 'mightier than ever' thanks to his work. [^8]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly removed Army General Randy George, the service's top uniformed leader, in April 2026. [^9]

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement that Driscoll was effective in advancing President Trump's 'Make America Strong Again' agenda and provided leadership during historic military operations and Russia-Ukraine negotiations. [^10]

Widely reported tensions between Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth preceded Driscoll's departure, though no official reason was given. [^11]

White House Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated that Driscoll was highly effective in advancing President Trump's agenda to make the US strong again in the Department of the Army. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Multiple US media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Fox News, reported that US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has resigned. (Berlingske, News)
2. The White House announced that Dan Driscoll will leave his post as US Army Secretary after 18 months in the role, without giving a reason. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. Dan Driscoll, the Secretary of the US Army, submitted his resignation, which was confirmed by the White House. (El Colombiano, News)
4. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation from the Department of Defense following feuds with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. (Reason.com, News)
5. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George in April, ending a tenure of roughly 18 months. (businessinsider.com, News)
6. US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation on Monday after discussing the state of the Army with President Donald Trump. (businessinsider.com, News)
7. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Driscoll has resigned, and it is unclear whether the White House has received his resignation, according to Reuters. (Berlingske, News)
8. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly issued a statement praising Driscoll's leadership during historic military operations and his assistance in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, saying the US Army is 'mightier than ever' thanks to his work. (Berlingske, News)
9. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly removed Army General Randy George, the service's top uniformed leader, in April 2026. (El Nuevo Día, News)
10. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement that Driscoll was effective in advancing President Trump's 'Make America Strong Again' agenda and provided leadership during historic military operations and Russia-Ukraine negotiations. (El Nuevo Día, News)
11. Widely reported tensions between Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth preceded Driscoll's departure, though no official reason was given. (El Nuevo Día, News)
12. White House Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated that Driscoll was highly effective in advancing President Trump's agenda to make the US strong again in the Department of the Army. (El Colombiano, News)

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