Tillis urges Trump to replace Pentagon chief Hegseth

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Sen. Thom Tillis urged President Donald Trump to replace War Secretary Pete Hegseth after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation. Tillis said Hegseth was creating a “leadership void” at the top of the military ranks and praised Driscoll’s role in innovation and force equipping.

WHO: Sen. Thom Tillis

WHAT: Urged President Donald Trump to replace War Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, criticizing Hegseth’s leadership.

WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Tillis reacted to the Pentagon leadership shake-up after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation and criticized Hegseth for creating a leadership void.

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