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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns Amid Tensions With Hegseth
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the White House confirmed Monday, Aug. 31. During his tenure, he helped the Trump administration lead contacts with Ukrainian and Russian officials aimed at advancing peace talks.
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- Why it matters
- Driscoll's departure removes the Pentagon official most directly involved in brokering contacts between Ukrainian and Russian officials on peace talks, disrupting an active diplomatic channel.
- Most affected
- Ukrainian and Russian officials negotiating peace — Lose direct Pentagon contact who had been managing diplomatic channels.
- Likely next
- Whether the White House names a replacement for Driscoll and whether peace talks contacts resume under new leadership.
Also reported by: Axios, PBS NewsHour, Daily Sabah, The New Arab, Khaama Press, WSPA, CBS News, Military Times