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Dan Driscoll to resign as Army Secretary after tensions with Hegseth
In the United States, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to resign by the end of 2026 due to ongoing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This follows Hegseth's controversial firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, a close ally of Driscoll. Driscoll's departure could create a leadership vacuum in the Army, raising concerns about military readiness and strategic direction.

Updated Aug 22, 2026 First published Aug 21, 2026