By September 3, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had named Sean Parnell, the Pentagon's chief spokesperson and former Army officer, as his top choice to succeed the Army secretary. The White House was reviewing the recommendation, though President Trump's preference remained unclear.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is backing Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson and a former Army officer, as his top choice to become the next Army secretary. The White House is reviewing candidates to replace Dan Driscoll, who resigned after months of tensions with Hegseth. Source: CBS News
Sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Secretary of the Army, but it's unclear who President Trump wants. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.