Trump Nominates North Carolina Native Daniel Driscoll, JD Vance's Yale Law Classmate, as Army Secretary

Dec 4, 2024, 04:08 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Daniel P. Driscoll, a North Carolina native, to serve as the Secretary of the Army. Driscoll, a Yale Law School graduate and former Platoon Leader in the 10th Mountain Division where he completed U.S. Army Ranger school, brings a diverse background to the role, having served as a soldier, investor, and political advisor. Trump highlighted Driscoll's experience as a 'disruptor and change agent' in his announcement. Driscoll's close friendship with Senator JD Vance, also from Yale Law School, was noted by several sources.