Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After 18 Months, White House Announces

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has announced his resignation after serving 18 months, according to a White House statement released on Monday. This marks yet another significant change in military leadership during the Trump administration.

The reasons for Driscoll’s departure remain undisclosed, though reports have highlighted tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This resignation is part of a broader series of leadership changes within the Army, which has experienced considerable upheaval.

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised Driscoll’s contributions, stating that he had been instrumental in advancing President Trump’s agenda to strengthen the military. She noted his role in enhancing readiness, lethality, and negotiating efforts between Russia and Ukraine.

The Pentagon has deferred questions to the Army, which has not yet commented on the matter. Driscoll’s spokesman has also not responded to inquiries.

This resignation follows the unexpected removal of the Army’s top uniformed leader, Gen. Randy George, in April, and the departure of Gen. Christopher Donahue, the Army’s commander in Europe and Africa, in June. Gen. Christopher LaNeve has since taken over as the Army’s acting chief of staff.

Under LaNeve’s leadership, the Army has discontinued a drone modernization program that Driscoll had supported. An Army unit in Europe had been developing its own drones but has now been directed to revert to traditional infantry operations.

Driscoll, an Iraq war veteran and tech investor, was nominated by President Trump in 2024 and confirmed by the Senate in February 2025. His tenure saw efforts to streamline military contracting and enhance drone capabilities.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)