US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has submitted his resignation following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media reports. The White House did not deny a Wall Street Journal report regarding Driscoll's resignation. Spokeswoman Anna Kelly stated that Driscoll has been effective in advancing President Trump's agenda at the Department of the Army, highlighting his leadership during military operations and efforts in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. However, the Reuters news agency reported that it remains unclear whether the White House has accepted Driscoll's resignation. Driscoll, a former law school classmate of Vice President JD Vance, is the latest senior official to leave the Pentagon under Hegseth, who has previously dismissed Army Chief of Staff Randy George and other military leaders. A source familiar with the matter indicated that Driscoll had raised concerns about Army transformation and readiness, citing Hegseth's actions as obstructive. Driscoll was confirmed as Army Secretary in February 2025 and advocated for more efficient procurement of weapons. He also participated in diplomatic discussions regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Driscoll previously served in the Iraq war and ran for Congress in 2020 before advising Trump's 2024 re-election campaign.