The White House confirmed on Monday that US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, a move that follows mounting reports of significant friction between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. While White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly did not explicitly confirm the resignation in response to initial media inquiries, she offered high praise for Driscoll’s tenure. She credited his leadership with refocusing the Army on combat readiness, lethality, and navigating complex diplomatic waters, including negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, ultimately stating that the branch is stronger today because of his efforts.

The departure adds to a growing list of senior military officials leaving the Trump administration, highlighting deep-seated administrative instability. Senator Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, was quick to criticize the circumstances of the resignation, placing the responsibility squarely on Hegseth’s leadership. With the military currently engaged in a lengthy conflict in Iran and the Army already operating without a permanent Chief of Staff—following the April firing of General Randy George—Driscoll’s exit leaves a dangerous void in both civilian and uniformed command structures that could complicate ongoing strategic operations.