Pentagon Turmoil Under Hegseth Grows Amid Driscoll Exit, Feinberg Questions
Summary
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who denied reports that Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg’s job is at risk. Hegseth has overseen many leadership changes at the Pentagon since taking office and pushed for faster weapons production to support President Donald Trump’s agenda.Key Facts
- Dan Driscoll resigned as Army Secretary after serving since February 2025.
- Driscoll played a key role in Ukraine-related diplomacy and military modernization.
- Reports link Driscoll’s resignation to disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Hegseth denied claims that Deputy Secretary Steve Feinberg might be replaced.
- Feinberg has pushed defense companies to speed up weapons production to rebuild military supplies.
- Since Hegseth became defense secretary, about 20 senior military and civilian leaders have left or been fired.
- Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican, called on President Trump to replace Hegseth and keep strong military leadership.
- Driscoll thanked President Trump and Hegseth in his resignation statement.
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