# US Army Chief of Staff Resigns Over Tensions With Hagensett

US Army Chief of Staff Daniel Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump due to conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Daniel Driscoll, the United States Army Chief of Staff, officially submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump. [^1]

The US Army is facing its most difficult period since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan following the resignation of Army Chief General Daniel Driscoll. [^2]

Daniel Driscoll, who is 40 years old, has been removed as the head of the US Army Civil Administration. [^3]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of Daniel Driscoll. [^4]

A spokesperson for the US government confirmed on September 2, 2026, that President Donald Trump's administration has filed an application with the US Supreme Court to appeal a lower court ruling regarding the exclusion of transgender people from the military. [^5]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shouted at Driscoll on his first day in the Pentagon, asserting that he was the primary authority and ordering Driscoll not to exceed his powers. [^6]

The Wall Street Journal reported that Driscoll's resignation was prompted by months of strained relationships with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. [^7]

Pete Hegseth has removed multiple generals and admirals in addition to Daniel Driscoll. [^8]

A lower court previously blocked the exclusion order, ruling that it violated the constitutional guarantee that all people must be treated equally under the law. [^9]

The Department of Defense issued an order in 2025, on the instructions of President Donald Trump, to largely exclude transgender people from military service. [^10]

The US State Department plans to require proof of citizenship or immigration status from parents applying for passports for children born in the US, a move aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Daniel Driscoll, the United States Army Chief of Staff, officially submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump. (Lenta.ru, News)
2. The US Army is facing its most difficult period since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan following the resignation of Army Chief General Daniel Driscoll. (Lenta.ru, News)
3. Daniel Driscoll, who is 40 years old, has been removed as the head of the US Army Civil Administration. (Berlingske, News)
4. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of Daniel Driscoll. (Berlingske, News)
5. A spokesperson for the US government confirmed on September 2, 2026, that President Donald Trump's administration has filed an application with the US Supreme Court to appeal a lower court ruling regarding the exclusion of transgender people from the military. (DER STANDARD, News)
6. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly shouted at Driscoll on his first day in the Pentagon, asserting that he was the primary authority and ordering Driscoll not to exceed his powers. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. The Wall Street Journal reported that Driscoll's resignation was prompted by months of strained relationships with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. (Lenta.ru, News)
8. Pete Hegseth has removed multiple generals and admirals in addition to Daniel Driscoll. (Berlingske, News)
9. A lower court previously blocked the exclusion order, ruling that it violated the constitutional guarantee that all people must be treated equally under the law. (DER STANDARD, News)
10. The Department of Defense issued an order in 2025, on the instructions of President Donald Trump, to largely exclude transgender people from military service. (DER STANDARD, News)
11. The US State Department plans to require proof of citizenship or immigration status from parents applying for passports for children born in the US, a move aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. (DER STANDARD, News)

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