Army Secretary’s resignation fuels ongoing leadership shake-up under Hegseth
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking the latest in what Washington Post describes as a purge of senior military leaders under Hegseth. Driscoll served since February 2025 and left amid disputes, including over Hegseth’s firing of top generals. The departure continues a wave of leadership changes that could affect Pentagon operations, with officials not commenting on the resignation or replacement.
- After Army secretary’s resignation, tallying the departures of military leaders The Washington Post
- Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot The Atlantic
- Exclusive | Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Friction With Hegseth WSJ
- Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership after army chief resigns amid clashes with Hegseth The Guardian
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says AP News
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