ABC News · DistrictNews · 2026-09-02
Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth: Sources
Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth: Sources. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation follows a strained relationship with Defense Secretary Pete Heg seth. Heg Seth has been described as widespread and seemingly indiscriminate firing of senior military officers. More than two dozen senior U.S. military officers have been fired or sidelined by HegSeth without any public explanation. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned early last week at one of the busiest moments for the service since the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Why it matters. This internal conflict and high-level resignation highlight ongoing tensions within defense leadership regarding personnel decisions and military officer terminations.
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