{"id":2653026,"date":"2026-09-01T12:20:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/army-secretary-resigns-amid-internal-tension\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:25:39","slug":"army-secretary-resigns-amid-internal-tension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/army-secretary-resigns-amid-internal-tension\/","title":{"rendered":"Army Secretary Resigns Amid Internal Tension"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farmy-secretary-resigns-amid-internal-tension%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2653026&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Army secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning amid reports that his departure results from conflicts with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, notably over personnel decisions and Army transformation efforts. Driscoll opposed removing certain personnel from promotions and raised concerns about leadership cuts, including the firing of Army generals, which hindered modernization. His resignation follows disputes related to military readiness, leadership changes, and strategic priorities; notably, the removal of Army Chief of Staff gen.Randy George was a major point of contention. Despite his resignation, officials praised Driscoll&#8217;s effective leadership and commitment to the Army\u2019s strength. There is speculation he might join a future political campaign, given his close ties to Vice President J.D. Vance.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russia-mocks-western-press-after-day-of-no-invasion-passes-without-predicted-attack\/\" title=\"Russia Mocks Western Press After &#039;Day of No Invasion&#039; Passes Without Predicted Attack\">multiple media reports<\/a> saying that his departure comes after months of butting heads with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.<\/p>\n<p>A report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/08\/31\/hegseth-dan-driscoll-trump-administration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> said that Driscoll was irked when Hegseth pulled two black men and two women from the promotions list, which Driscoll refused to do.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSecretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump\u2019s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more,\u201d White House representative Anna Kelly said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecArmy?\">@SecArmy<\/a> Dan Driscoll brought urgency to an institution that cannot afford complacency.<\/p>\n<p>He understood that maintaining the strongest Army in the world means constantly questioning how we buy equipment, sustain it, and prepare our soldiers for the battlefield ahead. From Right to\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Congressman Pat Harrigan (@RepPatHarrigan) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepPatHarrigan\/status\/2094547344893116525?\">August 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDriscoll brought up concerns with the administration surrounding Army transformation and readiness and Hegseth\u2019s blocking those efforts specifically by firing the Generals who were responsible,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/army-secretary-dan-driscoll-submits-resignation-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a> quoted a source as saying.<\/p>\n<p>The removal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George was a flashpoint that led to Driscoll\u2019s desire to step down, Fox News reported.<\/p>\n<p>A report in The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/national-security\/2026\/08\/driscoll-hegseth-military-resignation\/688479\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantic<\/a> said that Driscoll last week d his concerns with President Donald Trump that a large number of leaders had been either pushed out or passed over for promotion under Hegseth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDriscoll argued that the Army could not transform itself the way it needs to, because of the departure of so many leaders,\u201d the report said, citing a source it did not name.<\/p>\n<p>The report said Trump \u201cexpressed concern about the deep cuts to the Army\u2019s senior leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/politics\/national-security\/army-secretary-resigns-after-months-of-friction-with-hegseth-9c124207?st=26DQjM&#038;reflink=desktopweb_permalink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a> likewise noted that Hegseth and Driscoll were at odds over personnel changes.<\/p>\n<p data-type=\"paragraph\">The outlet reported that Dave Fitzgerald, the deputy undersecretary of the Army, is also expected to step down.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Obadal, the Army\u2019s undersecretary, will be the Army\u2019s highest-ranking civilian after Driscoll leaves.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Dan Driscoll is a transformative leader who brought common sense and discipline to the Department of the Army. I had the pleasure of working with him closely, and appreciated how engaged he was from mentoring cadets at West Point to leading the Army at the Pentagon. The Army is\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Steve Womack (@rep_stevewomack) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rep_stevewomack\/status\/2094582711809614125?\">September 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2026\/09\/01\/g-s1-141337\/army-secretary-stepping-down\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NPR<\/a> noted that Driscoll is \u201cvery close\u201d to Vice President J.D. Vance, who supported Driscoll\u2019s selection as secretary of the Army.<\/p>\n<p>The report said there had been \u201cwidespread media speculation\u201d that Driscoll, who advised Vance on his 2024 campaign, would leave the administration to join a 2028 Vance campaign.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/court-of-appeals-in-swing-states-drop-major-ruling-hurting-kamala-harris-chances-against-trump\/\" title=\"Court of Appeals in Swing States Drop Major Ruling, Hurting Kamala Harris&#039; Chances Against Trump\">highly engaged readers<\/a>, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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