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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to Trump

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation to Trump
Fox News Monday 31 August 2026, 22:20 UTC 1 min read
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, a senior U.S. official confirmed to Fox News. The resignation remains pending and has not been accepted by the White House, the official said. According to The Wall Street Journal, Driscoll is expected to depart the Pentagon in the coming days.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, a senior U.S. official confirmed to Fox News.

The resignation remains pending and has not been accepted by the White House, the official said.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Driscoll is expected to depart the Pentagon in the coming days. 

The move also comes amid ongoing tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the outlet reported.

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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