On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
outgoing Army secretary (via ABC News)
3 things Dan Driscoll said, verbatim, from September 1, 2026 to September 3, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the story each one belongs to.
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“widespread and seemingly indiscriminate firing of senior military officers”
on Driscoll's private warnings about Hegseth's firing of senior officers
World Socialist Web Site US bombs a wedding in Iran, killing four, amid escalating crisis in the US military ›
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“the civilian leadership, the design of our system, is that they get to pick the leaders that they want”
on civilian leaders having authority to choose military commanders
The Guardian US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth ›
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“I have no plans to depart or resign as the Secretary of the Army.”
on an earlier denial of resignation rumors before he actually quit
Washington Examiner Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after monthslong rift with Hegseth ›
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