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U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of tensions

From Le Figaro · () French

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  • U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, AFP reported, citing confirmation from the White House.
  • The White House praised Driscoll’s work promoting President Donald Trump’s program and leading military operations.
  • Driscoll had also participated in negotiations concerning the war in Ukraine.

Dan Driscoll, the U.S. secretary of the Army, has resigned after months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a report confirmed by the White House to AFP.

The Wall Street Journal first disclosed the information, which was later reported by several U.S. media outlets. Asked about the resignation, the White House did not deny it.

The secretary showed exceptional effectiveness in advancing President Trump’s program, bringing remarkable leadership to historic military operations.

— White HouseThe White House praised Driscoll after reports of his resignation.

“The secretary showed exceptional effectiveness in advancing President Trump’s program, bringing remarkable leadership to historic military operations,” the White House said in a statement. “The U.S. Army is stronger than ever because of his work alongside the Commander in Chief and the secretary of Defense.”

Driscoll had been involved in negotiations related to the war in Ukraine.

The U.S. Army is stronger than ever because of his work alongside the Commander in Chief and the secretary of Defense.

— White HouseThe statement credited Driscoll with strengthening the Army during his tenure.
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