Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid tensions with Hegseth: Sources
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1:22 Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll arrives for the United States Military Academy commencement ceremony in Michie Stadium at the U.S. Military Academy, May 23, 2026, in West Point, N.Y. Adam Gray/Getty Images Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump amid growing tension between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
In a statement Monday, the White House thanked Driscoll for his work and praised him for being "highly effective."
"Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more. The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump amid growing tension between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
In a statement Monday, the White House thanked Driscoll for his work and praised him for being \"highly effective.\"
\"Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more. The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War,\" White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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