US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns

On September 1, 2026, the White House announced the resignation of United States Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll after 18 months in office. The official statement provided no specific reasons for his departure from the Trump administration, though it praised his effectiveness in advancing the president's agenda.

Driscoll, a close associate of Vice President J.D. Vance, reportedly experienced ongoing tensions with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during his tenure. White House press secretary Anna Kelly lauded his leadership, citing his contributions to military operations and his involvement in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Kelly stated that the U.S. Army is stronger due to his work alongside the commander-in-chief and the secretary of war.

While the administration highlighted his achievements in strengthening the armed forces, no immediate successor has been named to fill the vacancy. There has been no further indication of his future plans or the specific underlying causes for his exit beyond the reported internal friction.