Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to Trump

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump, citing concerns about the Army’s transformation and readiness. These concerns were reportedly linked to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s actions, including the removal of senior Army leaders like Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. Driscoll, a Yale Law graduate and ally of Vice President JD Vance, is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days.

• Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump.
• The White House has not yet accepted the resignation.
• Driscoll reportedly raised concerns about Army transformation and readiness.
• He believes Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hindered these efforts by firing generals.
• Tensions intensified as Hegseth removed senior Army leaders, including Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.
• Driscoll expressed deep respect for Gen. George during a House subcommittee hearing.
• Driscoll is expected to leave the Pentagon soon.
• He is an ally of Vice President JD Vance and worked to expand the Army’s drone capabilities.