Driscoll’s resignation comes after months of tension between him and War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Post previously reported that Hegseth feared being fired by Trump and replaced by Driscoll.
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Army Secretary resigns five times, each after months-long rift with Hegseth
Born in an era when the Army Secretary was a steady hand, the office now appears to have become a revolving door, with Dan Driscoll submitting his resignation to the White House, Fox News, and every outlet on the block. Like a stubborn mule, the office keeps getting up only to be knocked back down by a months-long rift with Pete Hegseth, who according to every story, seems to be the immovable object in this little drama. The resignation, reported five separate ways, is survived by the notion of civilian control, and preceded in death by the idea of a single, accountable leader. The repetition in these records is not just an accident; it points to a structure that expects conflict rather than resolution. In lieu of flowers, the Army might consider a new way to handle personnel disputes—maybe a single resignation per conflict, or even a standing rule to keep the Secretary's desk warm for the next round. The office is not dead, but the norm of stability surely is. The only thing certain is the tension, and the press releases, which will surely survive us all.
“You got five resignations for one job, every one because the same guy kept picking fights. That's not a personnel problem, that's a system built for friction. Hegseth must have the keys to every office and nobody's stopping him.”
“The Army Secretary's resignation is a normal part of robust leadership transitions, and these reports of tension, well, that's just healthy disagreement in government. Wait, did I say five? I meant—well, it's complicated, but it's not indicative of dysfunction. Probably.”
The receipts
Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump amid growing tension between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sources told ABC News.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is set to depart his role at the Pentagon in the coming days, leaving the Trump administration after being embroiled in a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two sources…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation letter to the White House, a senior U.S. official confirms. The White House has not yet accepted his resignation.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation this week after disagreements with War Secretary Pete Hegseth seeped into the public eye. Driscoll, who is a college friend of Vice President JD Vance, is expected to leave the Pentagon…
Driscoll, who has been well regarded by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, is a close associate of Vice President JD Vance.
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