Dan Driscoll Resigns, Leaving Army Without Confirmed Leadership

August 31, 2026 11:32 PM ET Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll reportedly submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump on Monday.The resignation is technically pending until accepted by the president. The White House praised Driscoll for being “highly effective,” ABC reported Monday.“Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s 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,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly reportedly told ABC. “The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of