Army Secretary Driscoll Submits Resignation to Trump

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, a move that leaves the U.S. Army without any Senate-confirmed civilian or military leaders. The resignation, confirmed by multiple officials on August 31, 2026, follows months of reported tension between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the direction of the service and the removal of senior officers. According to reports, Driscoll delivered his resignation letter directly to President Trump. As of Monday evening, the White House had not formally accepted it, leaving Driscoll in his position while the administration considers the next steps. He is expected to depart the Pentagon in the coming days. The resignation accelerates a timeline that had been the subject of speculation for over a week, with some accounts previously suggesting he might remain through the end of the year. The core dispute centered on Army transformation and readiness. Sources indicated that Driscoll raised concerns with the administration about Hegseth's blocking of these efforts, specifically through the firing of generals responsible for them.