US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth

The Guardian World Monday 31 August 2026, 22:56 UTC By Guardian staff 1 min read

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Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officialsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll has handed his resignation to Donald Trump, the White House said on Monday,The army official, who is second in line to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, had reportedly been eyeing an exit from the Pentagon amid apparent friction with the secretary.

Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has handed his resignation to Donald Trump, the White House said on Monday,

The army official, who is second in line to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, had reportedly been eyeing an exit from the Pentagon amid apparent friction with the secretary.

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