Pentagon Power Struggle Intensifies Amid Trump Administration's Military Restructuring

On April 20, tensions within the Pentagon have escalated as the Trump administration advances its military restructuring efforts. According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump's government has seen increasing rifts between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll over personnel appointments and authority boundaries. Dan Driscoll publicly supported the dismissed Army Chief of Staff Randy George during a congressional hearing, which was perceived as a direct challenge to Pete Hegseth. Previously, Hegseth had swiftly removed Randy George from his position via phone during his vacation, causing significant unrest within the military. The core of the conflict stems from disputes over a series of personnel appointments. Sources indicate that Pete Hegseth had requested the removal of certain officers from the promotion list, which Dan Driscoll opposed, leading to a rapid deterioration in their relationship. Subsequently, the internal struggle within the Pentagon over high-ranking officer appointments and power distribution has intensified. Additionally, the Trump administration's previous decision to bypass the Department of Defense and directly involve Dan Driscoll in coordinating external affairs has been seen as a significant factor exacerbating the conflict between the two officials. This ongoing power struggle has affected the appointments of several senior officers and raised concerns about the stability of the U.S. military command structure.