At least four candidates are reportedly being considered to replace former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who resigned after clashes with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
\n\nThe Trump administration is weighing changes to Pentagon leadership as frustration grows over the Iran war, with several candidates reportedly emerging to replace former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. At least four people are being considered for the Army secretary post following Driscoll's resignation last week, NBC News reported, citing sources.
\n\nAmong them is Marc Andersen, the Army's assistant secretary for financial management and comptroller, who has already been briefed to President Donald Trump.
\n\nAnother name under consideration is Sean Parnell, the Pentagon's chief spokesperson and a former Army officer. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly expected to back Parnell, while another option being discussed would see a different person appointed Army secretary and Parnell given a senior role overseeing the branch.
\n\nDriscoll formally left the administration after serving for about 18 months. His resignation followed repeated clashes with Hegseth over several issues connected to the Iran conflict, according to the report.
\n\nTrump announced on Thursday that Adam Telle, the Army's assistant secretary for civil works, would serve as acting secretary. It remains unclear when the administration…
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