Senator Calls for Removal of Defense Secretary Amid Army Chief's Resignation
Senator Thom Tillis urged President Trump to dismiss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned, citing concerns over recent leadership decisions.
The Secretary of the Army, Dan Driscoll, resigned this week, reportedly informing President Donald Trump that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had exceeded his authority in dismissing senior generals. Following the resignation, North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis posted on X that he had never seen "more inept management of the brave men and women who serve our country," describing Hegseth's recent actions as "amateur hour at best and deadly at worst," and calling for the secretary's removal.
Hegseth, who was appointed by Trump, has faced criticism from several lawmakers for a series of personnel changes within the Department of Defense. Critics argue that the rapid turnover of experienced officers could undermine military readiness.
The resignation and Tillis's statement come as the administration continues to address ongoing international conflicts and domestic challenges, prompting renewed scrutiny of defense leadership.
"I have never witnessed more inept management of the brave men and women who serve our country," Tillis wrote on X.
No official response from the White House or the Department of Defense has been released at this time.