Friction at the Top: The Parting of Ways Between Driscoll and Hegseth The news that Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning has sparked a flurry of speculation about what drove him out.
However, one thing is certain – it's just the latest symptom of a deeper unease within the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's consolidation of power has been causing friction with the top brass for months.
Driscoll's tenure at the helm of the Department of the Army was marked by significant achievements, including the high profile capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine.