Daniel “Dan” Driscoll has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next Secretary of the Army, marking a significant milestone in his career as a former Army officer and political advisor.
A native of Boone, North Carolina, Driscoll graduated early from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to join the Army. He served for 3.5 years as a cavalry scout platoon leader, including a combat deployment to Iraq in 2009.
Following his military service, Driscoll attended Yale Law School on the GI Bill, where he developed a close relationship with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.
His post-military career includes work as an investor and a political figure, including an unsuccessful run for Congress in North Carolina in 2020. His campaign focused on national security issues, reflecting his military background and policy interests.
President-elect Donald Trump praised Driscoll as a “disruptor and change agent,” highlighting his mix of leadership and advisory roles. Driscoll’s nomination reflects his experience in both military operations and strategic leadership in the civilian sector.
“As a former Soldier, Investor, and Political Advisor, Dan brings a powerful combination of experiences to serve as a disruptor and change agent. Dan graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in three years to join the fight with the U.S. Army. After completing U.S. Army Ranger school, Dan deployed with the 10th Mountain Division as a Cavalry Scout Platoon Leader in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social account. “Dan will be a fearless and relentless fighter for America’s Soldiers and the America First agenda.”
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