US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say

United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has submitted his resignation after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media reports.

Key points

• Asked regarding a Wall Street Journal report on Driscoll's resignation on Monday, the White House did not deny it.
• "The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War, " she continued.
• In April, Hegseth fired US Army Chief of Staff Randy George in a major staffing change at the Pentagon.
• Driscoll, who is considered close to US Vice President JD Vance, is the latest senior official to leave the Pentagon under Hegseth.
• The Reuters news agency, citing a source familiar with the matter, remarked it was unclear whether the White House has accepted Driscoll's resignation.

"Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump's agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more, " Spokeswoman Anna Kelly remarked in an official note.

Meanwhile, the Reuters news agency, citing a source familiar with the matter, remarked it was unclear whether the White House has accepted Driscoll's resignation. The Army declined to comment.

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