US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say
US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has submitted his resignation following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media reports. Asked about a Wall Street Journal report on Driscoll’s resignation on Monday, the White House did not deny it. Spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised Driscoll's leadership, but the Reuters news agency, citing a source familiar with the matter, said it was unclear whether the White House has accepted the resignation. The Army declined to comment. Driscoll, considered close to Vice President JD Vance, is the latest senior official to leave the Pentagon under Hegseth, following the firing of Army Chief of Staff Randy George in April.
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What we know
Dan Driscoll has resigned as US Army Secretary.
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The resignation follows months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Driscoll is the latest in a string of recent high-profile military leaders to depart.
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The White House praised Driscoll as 'highly effective' in advancing Trump's agenda.
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He has been referred to as President Donald Trump's 'drone guy'.
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His departure was confirmed by CBS, the BBC's US media partner.
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White House spokesperson Anna Kelly commented on Driscoll's performance.
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Driscoll will leave the Pentagon in the coming days.
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The resignation was submitted to President Donald Trump.
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Navy Secretary John Phelan abruptly quit in April.
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The Wall Street Journal reported the resignation.
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Driscoll is the youngest-ever army secretary.
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Il segretario dell'esercito Usa si è dimesso dopo mesi di tensioni con Hegseth
ansa.it · IT · Published · ReceivedUS army secretary resigns after months of tension
bbc.com · EN · Published · ReceivedUS Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say
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