US army secretary resigns after months of tension
Summary
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months amid ongoing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll, known for supporting President Trump’s military policies and technology use, played a key role in the US Army and took part in talks related to the Ukraine conflict.Key Facts
- Dan Driscoll served as US Army Secretary for about 18 months before resigning.
- His resignation followed months of conflict with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Driscoll is called President Trump’s "drone guy" for his support of new military technology.
- He previously served in the Army and led a cavalry platoon in Iraq in 2009.
- Driscoll was involved in talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky to help resolve the Russia-Ukraine war.
- He is a close ally of Vice-President JD Vance.
- During his time, Driscoll helped deploy the National Guard to US cities and acted as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
- Several other top military leaders have also recently left their posts amid changes in the Pentagon.
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