Washington, D.C. — Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump after roughly 18 months leading the service, becoming the latest senior Pentagon official to depart during a period of significant leadership turnover.
The White House confirmed Driscoll’s resignation Monday but did not provide an official reason. The Wall Street Journal reported that his departure followed months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over strategic decisions and the removal of senior Army officers.
Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran, technology investor and former adviser to Vice President JD Vance, was confirmed by the Senate in February 2025 by a 66-28 vote. Trump had described him as a “disruptor and change agent” when nominating him.
During his tenure, Driscoll pushed efforts to modernize Army contracting, accelerate drone and counter-drone development and improve military infrastructure. He also took on an unusual diplomatic assignment as part of U.S. negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine.
His departure follows other major Army leadership changes, including the removal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and the departure of Gen. Christopher Donahue from his command in Europe and Africa.
The White House praised Driscoll for advancing military readiness and Trump administration priorities. No successor was immediately announced.
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