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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary

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U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in the role, marking another significant leadership change within the military under the Trump administration. While no official reason was provided for his departure, reports indicate tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were a contributing factor. Driscoll, known for his work on military modernization and a diplomatic role in Russia-Ukraine negotiations, was considered a rising figure within the administration. AI

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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job, White House says

    US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration. No reason was given for the departure of Driscoll, who is a friend of Vice-President J.D. Van…

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Colin Demarest ·

    Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns from post

    <p>U.S. Army Secretary <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/26/dan-driscoll-ukraine-russia-negotiations" target="_blank">Dan Driscoll </a>is stepping down from his post, according to a Department of Defense official.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Driscoll, the youngest…

  3. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns from post

    <p>U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down from his post, according to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/army-secretary-resigns-after-months-of-friction-with-hegseth-9c124207?st=5AS8R7&amp;reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink" target="_blank">multiple…

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