Vice president has recent source-backed changes around Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White and Vance Defends Approach to Antisemitism in Remarks to Jewish Conservatives.
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No reason was given for the departure of Driscoll, who is a friend of Vice President JD Vance, but tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported.
In private remarks, Vice President JD Vance explained why he engages with some influencers accused of antisemitism. He also urged the audience to help articulate why a strong relationship with Israel is in America’s interest.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down in the coming days after the White House accepted his resignation, according to three U.S. officials. Driscoll has served in the role since February 2025 and has been a close associate of Vice President JD Vance. NBC News' Gordon Lubold reports.