WASHINGTON—Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation as US Army
Secretary to President Donald Trump amid growing tensions within the Pentagon
and his Democratic wife.
Driscoll's departure, confirmed Monday by the White House,
represents another high-level change within the US military structure during
the Trump administration. He had served approximately 18 months at the head of
the Department of the Army.
According to sources cited by Reuters, Driscoll raised
concerns with the administration about the Army's transformation and readiness
process, particularly regarding Hegseth's decisions to remove or sideline
senior military leaders. The White House initially did not specify whether the
resignation had been accepted, but later confirmed his departure. However,
speculation about ideological differences quickly began to circulate.
Driscoll had been considered close to Vice President JD
Vance, and during his tenure, he spearheaded changes to expedite weapons
acquisition, strengthen military capabilities, and accelerate the adoption of
new technologies, including drone systems.
His relationship with Hegseth deteriorated in recent months,
especially after the departure of General Randy George, the Army Chief of
Staff, who was considered a Driscoll ally. Subsequently, other changes occurred
in high-ranking military positions.
Prior to his departure, Driscoll also participated in
diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine, an unusual responsibility for a
Secretary of the Army.