Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down after the White House accepted his resignation amid reported disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Key facts
- •Dan Driscoll has served as Army Secretary since February 2025.
- •Driscoll previously expressed a desire to leave the administration by Labor Day.
- •The resignation follows the earlier departures of Navy Secretary John Phelan and Gen. Randy George.
- •Driscoll reportedly disagreed with Hegseth’s decision to block the promotions of several senior Army officers.
- •White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated that the Army is 'more powerful than ever' due to Driscoll's leadership.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down in the coming days after the White House accepted his resignation. The departure follows months of rumors regarding his status and reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Pentagon leadership and policy decisions.
Tensions within the Pentagon
Driscoll reportedly clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over issues including Army transformation and readiness. According to a source familiar with the matter, Driscoll expressed concerns that Hegseth was blocking these efforts by firing the generals responsible for them. Hegseth has previously removed other high-ranking officials, including Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George, earlier this spring.
Administration Response
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised Driscoll’s tenure in a statement issued Monday evening. She credited him with advancing the administration's agenda, emphasizing his role in military operations, readiness, and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Driscoll, who has served as Army Secretary since February 2025, was noted for his close association with Vice President JD Vance.
Timeline
- February 2025Dan Driscoll began his tenure as Army Secretary.
- Spring 2026Navy Secretary John Phelan and Gen. Randy George were pushed out of their roles.
- May 23, 2026Dan Driscoll was photographed at an event in West Point, N.Y.
- Last weekDriscoll visited the White House to discuss his future.
- Monday eveningWhite House spokeswoman Anna Kelly issued a statement praising Driscoll.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by NBC Politics.
