Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to Trump
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, according to a senior US official who spoke to Fox News. The move signals a potential shake-up in the Pentagon's civilian leadership and comes amid reported friction between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, raising questions about internal tensions within the defence department.
The resignation has been submitted but not yet accepted by the White House, meaning it remains pending. The Wall Street Journal reports that Driscoll is expected to leave the Pentagon within the coming days, though further details of the departure and any successor have yet to be confirmed. This is a developing story.
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has offered his resignation to Trump
- Resignation not yet accepted; departure expected within days
- Comes amid reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth