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[^2]\n\nDan Driscoll, the Secretary of the US Army, submitted his resignation, which was confirmed by the White House. [^3]\n\nArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation from the Department of Defense following feuds with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. [^4]\n\nDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George in April, ending a tenure of roughly 18 months. [^5]\n\nUS Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation on Monday after discussing the state of the Army with President Donald Trump. [^6]\n\nA 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]\n\nWhite 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]\n\nDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly removed Army General Randy George, the service's top uniformed leader, in April 2026. [^9]\n\nWhite 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]\n\nWidely reported tensions between Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth preceded Driscoll's departure, though no official reason was given. [^11]\n\nWhite 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. 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