[Internal Conflict Escalates in the U.S. Department of War, Secretary Removes Close Associates of Potential Successor to Prevent 'Usurpation'] BlockBeats news, April 4, according to the New York Post, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has grown paranoid over fears that his position might be replaced by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, leading to the immediate resignation request of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George. It is reported that George is a senior aide to Driscoll, and Hegseth has not publicly disclosed the reasons for demanding his resignation. Anonymous officials claim that this move stems from Hegseth's personal insecurity following the 2025 Signalgate incident. Amid the ongoing Iran war, tensions within the Pentagon have intensified.