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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of tension

Dan Driscoll, the US Army Secretary, has stepped down from his position after months of conflict with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. On Monday, the White House confirmed his departure, noting Driscoll had been "highly effective" at promoting President Trump's agenda. Driscoll is a close ally of Vice-President JD Vance and was known as Trump's "drone guy".

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 September 2026 at 9:20

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