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Driscoll Resigns After Feud With Pentagon Chief Hegseth

9/2/2026

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Driscoll resigned after prolonged conflict with Pentagon chief Hegseth.
Hegseth, appointed by President Donald Trump, saw Driscoll as a threat because of Vance ties and a less aggressive style.
Hegseth's team tried to label Driscoll a “resistance figure” to remove him from the administration.
In April, Hegseth fired Driscoll’s chief of staff General Randy George and two senior military officials.

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Story summary

Driscoll resigned after prolonged conflict with Pentagon chief Hegseth.
Hegseth, appointed by President Donald Trump, saw Driscoll as a threat because of Vance ties and a less aggressive style.
Hegseth's team tried to label Driscoll a “resistance figure” to remove him from the administration.
In April, Hegseth fired Driscoll’s chief of staff General Randy George and two senior military officials.