- Outgoing U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll reportedly told President Trump that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is causing "generational damage" to the military before submitting his resignation.
- Despite his private criticisms regarding Hegseth's dismissive attitude toward facts and reason, Driscoll publicly praised Trump and Hegseth in an official statement following his departure.
- Hegseth has drawn significant controversy for making sweeping changes at the Department of Defense, including firing or blocking the promotions of roughly 10 percent of top military officers.
- Republican Senator Thom Tillis publicly called on President Trump to replace Hegseth, accusing the defense secretary of creating a dangerous leadership void at the top of the armed forces.
- Senator Mike Rounds, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed disappointment over Driscoll's resignation, noting reports that Driscoll was frustrated by the release of top generals.
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Army Secretary who quit believes Hegseth doing ‘generational damage’ to the military
