Dan Driscoll: US army secretary resigns after months of tension - BBC News

Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.

Image source, Getty ImagesByNardine Saad and Christal HayesPublished1 September 2026, 02:01 BSTUS Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role.

His departure was confirmed by CBS, the BBC's US media partner, which reported it came after months of conflict between him and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The youngest-ever army secretary has often been referred to as President Donald Trump's "drone guy".

Driscoll, 41, has been "highly effective" in advancing Trump's agenda "to Make America Strong Again" and provided "outstanding leadership" during military operations, the White House said in a statement given to CBS.

The BBC has contacted the White House, Pentagon and Army for comment.