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washington. Another major change has taken place in the administration of US President Donald Trump. US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump. The official reason for his resignation has not been revealed yet, but American media reports are linking it to the ongoing differences within the defense leadership.

CNN, citing three sources familiar with the matter, reported that there had been tension between Driscoll and US War Secretary Pete Hegseth for several months. In such a situation, his resignation is being considered as another link in the ongoing changes within the Defense Department.

White House praised Driscoll

The White House had no negative comment on Driscoll's resignation. Spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised his tenure, saying he played an effective role in advancing President Trump's agenda.

According to Kelly, Driscoll provided leadership during military operations, focused on U.S. military readiness and combat capability, and also helped with Russia-Ukraine negotiations.

However, the White House did not say under what circumstances Driscoll decided to leave his post.

Tension also discussed with Hegseth

According to CNN report, there were long standing differences between Driscoll and Pete Hegseth. For this reason his resignation is not being considered completely unexpected.

This development has come at a time when major changes have already taken place in the US military leadership. According to the report, Hegseth had removed Army Chief of Staff General Randy George and two other generals from their posts earlier this year.

It is said that George and Driscoll worked closely with each other. In such a situation, these changes in military leadership have given further fuel to the discussions of possible differences within the Defense Department.

Who is Dan Driscoll?

Dan Driscoll is a former Army Ranger who served in the US Army. After military service he worked in the fields of venture capital and private investment.

He advocated better living conditions for soldiers, modernization of military equipment, and implementation of technical lessons learned from the Ukraine War in the US Army.

During his tenure, private companies promised to invest more than $25 billion to develop data centers, critical minerals refineries and food facilities at US military bases.

The Senate approved it by a vote of 66-28.

Driscoll was nominated by Trump for the post of Secretary of the US Army. On February 25, 2025, his name was confirmed by the US Senate by a vote of 66-28.

At that time, Trump had cited his military experience as important as well as his experience as an investor and political advisor.

Has also been an advisor to JD Vance

Driscoll served as a cavalry scout platoon leader in the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He then attended Yale Law School and worked in venture capital and private equity. He has also served as a senior advisor to US Vice President JD Vance.

The official reason for Driscoll's resignation is not clear at this time. In such a situation, it will be important to see who the Trump administration appoints in his place and in what direction the ongoing changes in American defense leadership go.