Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Expected to Depart Amid Tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is reportedly expected to leave his position by the end of the year. This anticipated departure comes amidst growing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Army is currently operating without a Senate-confirmed permanent chief of staff, as Hegseth removed General Randy George from that role in April without public explanation. General Christopher LaNeve, the Army's vice chief of staff, is currently serving as acting chief of staff. During his tenure, Driscoll, alongside General George, championed the integration of new technologies and lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine. Private companies committed over $25 billion to projects linked to Army bases under Driscoll's leadership. President Trump has publicly commended Driscoll's work.
