Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Hegseth over reforms

Dan Driscoll resigned as Army secretary amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over modernization and the purging of generals tied to his reform agenda, including the firing of Army Chief Gen. Randy George. The White House praised Driscoll as effective and noted his leadership in readiness and diplomacy with Russia and Ukraine, while acknowledging the broader shakeup that could leave the Army without Senate-confirmed civilian or uniformed leadership. Several reports tie Driscoll’s departure to a close relationship with Vice President JD Vance and ongoing clashes over officer purges, drone programs, and transformation efforts. Driscoll reportedly spoke with President Trump about the state of the Army and his concerns before resigning, and he publicly highlighted worries about transformation and readiness during this upheaval. The resignations reflect ongoing high-level turnover during the period, including senior officer removals and shifts in drone modernization, contributing to an unsettled Army amid global security challenges.