Army leadership shake-up deepens as secretary resigns amid clashes with Hegseth

A resignation of Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll after months of clashes with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth sparks Democrat warnings that Hegseth has hollowed out the Army’s senior ranks, following Gen. Randy George’s firing and blocked promotions. The White House lauds Driscoll’s readiness work and roles in Russia-Ukraine negotiations, while concerns about the Army’s modernization and leadership vacuum linger as several senior posts remain unsettled and a drone-transformation effort shifts back toward conventional forces.