US Army Secretary Resigns Amid Pentagon Leadership Turmoil
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned following escalating clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who recently dismissed several senior military officers. The departure marks another major leadership exit as the Pentagon faces internal instability.
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Hegseth Targets 7 More Officers as His Frustrated Army Secretary Quits
The defense secretary’s cuts, which have hit about 10 percent of the military’s top officers, are dividing the Pentagon, officials said.
By Greg Jaffe, Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt
Read full article →Army secretary resigns after clashes with Hegseth as Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership
The sudden departure of Daniel Driscoll comes after Pentagon chief removed senior officers and blocked promotions, prompting warnings of a leadership crisis A senior Senate Democrat accused Pentagon secretary Pete Hegseth of having “hollowed out” the Army’s senior ranks after its top civilian leader resigned after months of internal clashes with Hegseth. No official reason was given for army secretary Daniel Driscoll’s departure after 18 months on the job, while thousands of US soldiers are d...
By Joseph Gedeon in Washington
Read full article →Rep. Bacon on Hegseth: 'We should all be concerned when the Secretary fires so many senior General, Officers and Admirals' - CNN
Rep. Bacon on Hegseth: 'We should all be concerned when the Secretary fires so many senior General, Officers and Admirals' CNN
Read full article →The US Army has lost the top general and the 'change agent' secretary who were driving its transformation for future fights
Both Driscoll and George, two major leaders in the Army's transformation efforts, are now gone. US Department of Defense photo by Spc. Adrianna Douglas US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned on Monday after discussing the service with the president. His exit follows other leadership shake-ups, including the firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. Their departures raise questions about the future of the Army's sweeping transformation. With the resignation of Secretary of the Army D...
Read full article →‘Where Is The Leadership At?’ Republicans Lament Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Joining Wave Of Top Brass Exits
Driscoll reportedly expressed concerns with Trump that resignations and firings under Hegseth have created a leadership vacuum in the Army.
By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff
Read full article →Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth: Sources
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