Pentagon

Hegseth and the Purge of US Military Leadership: Long-Term Consequences

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigned this week after reportedly trying to appeal directly to President Trump about the impact of military leadership changes on combat readiness. His departure is the latest in a series of firings and forced resignations under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, raising concerns about the erosion of the military's merit-based promotion system and long-term strategic leadership.