US Army Secretary Resigns as Tensions Surface at Pentagon
What Happened
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned amid reports of months-long tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Army leadership, modernization efforts and personnel decisions. The White House praised Driscoll's tenure but did not specify a reason for his departure. His resignation marks the latest high-profile exit from the Pentagon during Hegseth's leadership.
Key Takeaways
Driscoll's exit highlights growing internal strains within the Pentagon and raises fresh questions about the direction of US military leadership and reform efforts under Defense Secretary Hegseth.