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Army secretary resigns after months of tension with Pete Hegseth
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned abruptly after months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the U.S. Army without Senate-confirmed civilian or military leadership.
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The U.S. Army now lacks confirmed civilian leadership, creating a leadership vacuum you must factor into government contracting and defence-related strategic decisions immediately.
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