Dan Driscoll, the U.S. Secretary of the Army, is anticipated to resign by the end of the year following ongoing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. This expected departure comes after Hegseth's recent dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, who had a close relationship with Driscoll. Hegseth reportedly did not provide a reason for George's termination, but sources suggest it was linked to internal disagreements regarding promotions of certain military officers.
Hegseth has expressed concerns about Driscoll's influence within the Pentagon, with reports indicating he fears being replaced by Driscoll. Sources close to the administration noted that Hegseth has been targeting individuals associated with Driscoll. Driscoll, a former Army ranger and Iraq War veteran, has connections to Vice President JD Vance and received praise from former President Donald Trump earlier this year.
Recent indications of Driscoll's impending exit include his family's relocation from the official residence for the Army secretary at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, to North Carolina. If Driscoll departs, the Army will lack a Senate-confirmed leader, with Gen. Christopher LaNeve currently serving as the acting chief of staff. The Pentagon has not commented on the situation, and Driscoll's spokesperson declined to provide a statement.