Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, has publicly urged President Trump to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from his position. This call comes in the wake of the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, which has intensified scrutiny regarding the current leadership at the Department of Defense.

Despite having previously voted to confirm Hegseth, Tillis has shifted his stance, stating, “He needs to go.” Tillis suggested that while impeachment is a potential mechanism for removal, he would prefer a more expedient route, specifically calling for the President to replace Hegseth directly. The senator’s comments reflect growing internal pressure within the Republican party regarding the stability and management of the Pentagon under Hegseth’s tenure.

While the report highlights Tillis’s specific demand for Hegseth’s departure, it does not detail the specific reasons behind Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, nor does it provide a response from the White House or Hegseth’s office regarding these calls for resignation. The situation remains fluid as lawmakers weigh the implications of leadership changes within the defense establishment.