Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has indicated that Sean Parnell is his preferred candidate for the next Army secretary. The White House is currently considering candidates to replace Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who has resigned.Key Facts
- Sean Parnell is the current chief Pentagon spokesperson and a former Army officer.
- Dan Driscoll, the current Army secretary, has submitted his resignation.
- There have been tensions between Driscoll and Hegseth prior to the resignation.
- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is in charge of selecting the new Army secretary.
- The Department of Defense did not comment on private conversations about the nomination.
- The decision is still in progress, and updates are expected.
- Sean Parnell was photographed at the Pentagon on August 26, 2026.
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