Hegseth orders ouster of top Army secretary adviser: Reports
The Hill
by Filip TimotijaFebruary 17, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to oust one of his top advisers, Col. David Butler, who was also a spokesperson for Gen. Mark Milley when he was the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Hegseth directed Driscoll, who is currently in Switzerland as part of the U.S. delegation negotiating to…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/17/2026