Dan Driscoll Resigns, Leaving Army Without Confirmed Leadership

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll reportedly submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump on Monday.

The resignation is technically pending until accepted by the president. The White House praised Driscoll for being “highly effective,” ABC reported Monday.

“Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly reportedly told ABC. “The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War.”

The Pentagon referred The Daily Caller to the Army. Neither the Army nor the White House responded to the Daily Caller’s request for comment. (RELATED: Pentagon Quietly Hired MAGA Influencers To Push Hegseth’s Agenda: REPORT)

Driscoll is the secondmember of the Army’s top leadership to depart, following former Army Chief of Staff General Randy George’s ouster in April. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fired George “without explanation,” according to Forbes. Both George and Driscoll have experienced friction with Hegseth on several issues, including officer purges, promotions and drone warfare, according to Politico.

Driscoll’s resignation leaves the Army without Senate-confirmed military or civilian leadership, though the date of his departure is unknown. Under Secretary of the Army Mike Obadal is next in line to serve in the role until the Senate confirms a new secretary.