Army Chief Daniel Driscoll Resigns Following Friction With Defense Secretary

Daniel Driscoll has turned in his resignation as Secretary of the U.S. Army. Media accounts say this move follows months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The White House did not deny reports from Monday about Driscoll's departure. A Wall Street Journal story sparked the initial questions. Anna Kelly, a spokesperson for the department, issued a statement defending his record. She claimed Driscoll has been highly effective in pushing President Trump's agenda to Make America Strong Again. His leadership during historic military operations earned praise from her office. Kelly also credited him with restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality within the force. He helped assist negotiations between Russia and Ukraine as well. The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War, she added. Reuters cited a source familiar with the matter regarding next steps. It remains unclear whether President Trump's office has officially accepted Driscoll's resignation yet. The Army declined to comment on the situation directly. Driscoll is considered close to Vice President JD Vance. He joins other senior officials who have left the Pentagon under Hegseth recently. In April, Hegseth fired Randy George as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. That decision marked a major staffing change at the top of the department.