Hegseth’s purging of transformation-focused generals led to Dan Driscoll’s resignation, source says.
Dan Driscoll testifies at Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on May 19, 2026.
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By Patrick Tucker
Science & Technology Editor
September 1, 2026
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after conflict with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Defense Secretary Hegseth
Dan Driscoll, a former soldier who came into the roll from the finance world, reportedly had a strained relationship with Defense…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
Dan Driscoll was a close ally of Vice President JD Vance but clashed with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
Tensions were reported between Hegseth and Driscoll, who was well-liked in the military and regarded as a Trump 2.0 power player.
According to the report by The Wall Street Journal, the official is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days
If accepted, Dan Driscoll's resignation would mark the latest departure of a senior military leader under President Donald…
