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Defense Secretary Tensions Spark Army Chief's Exit

Updated 2026-08-22 02:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering leaving his position amid ongoing conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The dispute has reportedly been going on for months and involves turf wars at the Pentagon.

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The Hill
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is looking to leave his role at the Pentagon around the end of 2026 following a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a former White House official and another source familiar with the discussions told The Hill on Friday.  A third source familiar said
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