Pentagon Turmoil Erupts: Defense Secretary and Army Secretary Clash Over Personnel Dispute

BlockBeats News, April 20th. As the Trump administration advances military reshaping, the power struggle within the Pentagon continues to escalate, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll erupting in public conflicts over personnel appointments and power boundaries.

Reportedly, Dan Driscoll publicly supported the dismissed Army Chief of Staff Randy George during a congressional hearing, seen as a direct confrontation to Pete Hegseth. Previously, Pete Hegseth swiftly dismissed Randy George over the phone during his vacation, causing a shockwave within the military.

The core of the conflict lies in a series of personnel appointment controversies. Insiders say Pete Hegseth had requested to remove certain officers from the promotion list, a demand rejected by Dan Driscoll, leading to a rapid deterioration of their relationship. Subsequently, the Pentagon's internal power game surrounding the appointment of senior officers and power division has continued to intensify.

Furthermore, the Trump administration's direct appointment of Dan Driscoll to participate in foreign affairs coordination bypassing the Department of Defense is also seen as a crucial factor exacerbating the conflict between the two sides. Currently, this power struggle has affected the appointment of multiple senior officers and raised concerns externally about the stability of the U.S. military command system.