Washington — President Donald Trump has accepted the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Driscoll, a veteran and longtime friend of Vice President JD Vance, submitted his resignation after a series of reported tensions with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

In a statement, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly praised Driscoll for “advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again” at the Department of the Army, highlighting his leadership during historic military operations, renewed focus on readiness and lethality, and involvement in diplomatic negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

Background on the departure

Sources said the resignation was not unexpected given the strained relationship between Driscoll and Hegseth. Earlier this year, Hegseth dismissed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and two other generals, a move that further destabilized senior Army leadership. Driscoll and George had worked closely together, adding to the internal friction.

According to insiders, Hegseth has been wary of officials around him—both civilian and military—questioning their loyalties. Driscoll’s close ties to Vice President Vance, a fellow Yale Law School classmate, and his direct line to the White House were viewed by Hegseth as attempts to bypass his authority.

Implications for the Army

The resignation comes six months into the ongoing conflict with Iran, which shows no signs of abating. The Army will now need to appoint a new secretary who can navigate the current geopolitical challenges while maintaining the administration’s emphasis on a strong, ready force.

The White House has not yet announced Driscoll’s successor. CNN has reached out to the Department of the Army for further comment.

Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.