Pete Hegseth is conquering the Pentagon

His latest purge claims the army’s great reformer

The sudden departure of Daniel Driscoll comes after Pentagon chief removed senior officers and blocked promotions, prompting warnings of a leadership crisis A senior Senate Democrat accused Pentagon secretary Pete Hegseth of having “hollowed out” the Army’s senior ranks after its top civilian leader resigned after mont

Dan Driscoll's departure is the latest high-profile exit at the US defense department under defense secretary Pete Hegseth.

The secretary met with President Trump last week and unloaded his concerns with where Hegseth is taking the Army.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, a friend of US Vice President JD Vance, is stepping down after just 18 months on the job, the White House says.

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation leaves the service without several top leaders even as the conflict with Iran continues.

US Army Secretary resigns after months of strife with Pete Hegseth  GB News

Army secretary resigns after months of tension with Pete Hegseth  USA Today

Driscoll had a strained relationship with Hegseth, marked by disagreements over personnel and leadership decisions.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation, the White House confirmed Monday, following reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Driscoll, who has been well regarded by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, is a close associate of Vice President JD Vance.

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.

Dan Driscoll is the latest senior military figure to quit, leaving a vacuum at the top of the American military

Trump says ‘a lot of people’ considering 2028 runs, and indicates no favorites as Vance remains the presumed successor in all but name

Jeet Heer The defense secretary is more comfortable around influencers than seasoned generals.

The Pentagon has described acting Army chief LaNeve as "completely trusted by Secretary Hegseth" to carry out his "vision."