Dan Driscoll, the youngest person to ever serve as Army Secretary, has submitted his resignation following months of reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Known as President Trump’s 'drone guy' for his focus on modernizing battlefield technology, Driscoll’s exit is the latest in a series of departures as Hegseth moves to clear out the senior ranks of the military.
Since taking the helm at the Pentagon, Hegseth has fired more than a dozen high-ranking officers, including the chief of naval operations and the Air Force’s vice-chief of staff, as part of a broader mandate to restore traditional military focus and accountability.
While the White House praised Driscoll for his 'outstanding leadership' and effectiveness in advancing the 'Make America Strong Again' agenda, his departure follows the exits of other notable figures, such as Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army Chief of Staff Randy George.
Driscoll, a veteran who served in Iraq, was a central figure in the administration’s efforts to deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities and played a leading role in diplomatic talks regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
As a close ally of Vice President JD Vance, Driscoll’s tenure was marked by a commitment to technological advancement and administrative versatility, including a stint as acting director of the ATF.
His resignation signals that the administration remains committed to its ongoing mission to overhaul the Pentagon’s leadership structure, regardless of the internal friction it generates.
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