Politics The Trump Presidency Actions Facebook Tweet Email Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says The Trump administration did not give a reason for Driscoll's departure. Prev Next Matt Rourke/AP Photo FILE - Army Secretary Dan Driscoll speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) By: Scripps News Group Posted and last updated Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll is stepping down, the White House confirmed on Monday. The Trump administration did not give a reason for Driscoll's departure. The secretary spoke to President Trump and submitted his resignation, according to a source familiar with the developments. Driscoll, who is a close ally of Vice President JD Vance, served as Army Secretary for 18 months. White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly gave the following statement to Scripps News: “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. The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War.” RELATED STORY | Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran Driscoll's departure is the latest in a high-profile exodus from top military ranks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George in April, and dismissed other high-ranking officers. Navy Secretary John Phelan stepped down abruptly in April. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who led the Army's activities in Europe and Africa, stepped down in June. This is a developing story and will be updated. Most Recent Duane Davis convicted of first-degree murder for 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur AP via Scripps News Group Military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says AP via Scripps News Group The shock gloves ICE plans to use could increase the risk of sudden death Patrick Terpstra Politics No military presence at midterm polls, Joint Chiefs chairman says The shock gloves ICE plans to use could increase the risk of sudden death Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump's ballroom Watch Scripps News on your favorite app or smart TV. Connect with Scripps News About Scripps News Download the Scripps News app.
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