A top Army official has resigned abruptly after months of tension with the Pentagon’s leadership, raising concerns about instability within the military’s senior ranks. The departure of the secretary—who served less than two years—follows broader efforts by the Pentagon chief to reshuffle leadership and halt promotions, drawing criticism from lawmakers over potential damage to military cohesion. While the White House praised the outgoing official’s contributions to military readiness and diplomatic efforts, including negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, no explanation was provided for the sudden exit. The move comes as U.S. forces remain heavily engaged in the Middle East, adding urgency to questions about command continuity.
Sudden departure of Daniel Driscoll comes after Pentagon chief removed senior officers and blocked promotions, prompting warnings of a leadership crisisA senior Senate Democrat accused Pentagon secretary Pete Hegseth of having “hollowed out” the army’s senior ranks after its top civilian leader resigned after months of internal clashes with Hegseth.No official reason was given for army secretary Daniel Driscoll’s departure after 18 months on the job, while thousands of US soldiers are deployed in the Middle East. In a statement on Monday night, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said Driscoll had been “highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda”, citing his work on “readiness and lethality” and his role in Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Continue reading...
