US Army secretary expected to step down by year's end after months of tension with Hegseth - report

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to resign by the end of 2026 following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The tension escalated after Hegseth fired General Randy George as Army chief of staff in April, a move Driscoll publicly criticized, calling George 'an amazing, transformative leader.' Driscoll and George had worked closely on integrating commercial technology into the military and traveled together to Ukraine. Under Driscoll, private companies pledged over $25 billion for projects on Army bases. President Trump has not yet nominated a replacement.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down by the end of 2026, according to a Wall Street Journal report published on Friday. The departure follows months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which escalated after Hegseth fired General Randy George as the Army's chief of staff in April without explanation. Driscoll publicly defended George, calling him 'an amazing, transformative leader.' Driscoll and George had been close partners, working to integrate commercial technology into the military and traveling together to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky about peace negotiations. Under Driscoll, private companies pledged over $25 billion to build data centers and other facilities on Army bases. Driscoll's family has already relocated to North Carolina, and he moved into a smaller apartment on base. President Donald Trump has not yet nominated a replacement. Trump praised Driscoll last month, calling him 'one of the best guys.'