The outgoing U.S. Army Secretary, Dan Driscoll, has resigned from his position, as reported by multiple news outlets. His departure comes amid increasing tensions over leadership changes being carried out by Defense Secretary James Hegseth. Driscoll submitted his resignation on Monday and released a statement on Tuesday in which he publicly praised both President Donald Trump and Hegseth. However, a source told The Financial Times that Driscoll conveyed a strong message to Trump during his resignation, stating that Hegseth was causing “generational damage” to the U.S. military. Driscoll reportedly attempted multiple times to raise concerns about Hegseth’s leadership style but felt Hegseth was not open to discussion due to personal disagreements. Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has publicly stated his intention to overhaul the Department of Defense, promoting a “warrior ethos” and rejecting what he calls a “woke department.” According to an analysis by The New York Times, Hegseth has blocked or removed more than 80 high-ranking military officers, roughly 10 percent of the top generals and admirals. When questioned about reports that Hegseth had blocked six promotions, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told The Independent that the promotion recommendations sent to the Secretary of War are not binding decisions but suggestions. Driscoll, who is closely aligned with Vice President JD Vance, reportedly had a strained relationship with Hegseth. Despite this, Driscoll stated on X (formerly Twitter) that serving under Trump and Hegseth had been “the honor of a lifetime,” acknowledging that progress would not have been possible without Hegseth’s support. Driscoll confirmed that his final day in the role would be on Wednesday. Republican Senator Thom Tillis praised Driscoll’s service and called for Hegseth’s removal, criticizing his leadership and pointing out the lack of qualified officers in key positions. Tillis urged the President to appoint a new Pentagon leader who would support and retain military talent. Senator Mike Rounds, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed disappointment over Driscoll’s resignation, noting that concerns about the removal of top generals had been raised before. The Independent has reached out to the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the White House for official comments.