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Unexpected figure in Trump diplomacy: Who is Dan Driscoll, the "drone boy" who is leading the talks on Ukraine?

2025-11-26 18:18:36Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Unexpected figure in Trump diplomacy: Who is Dan Driscoll, the "drone
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Dan Driscoll in Kiev.

An unexpected figure in the Trump administration has emerged into the international spotlight after taking part in talks to end the war in Ukraine. It is Dan Driscoll, the newest secretary of the US Army, known as President Donald Trump's "drone boy" for his focus on advanced battlefield technologies.

Driscoll, 39, has no extensive experience in international relations and has never held public office, but his relationship with Vice President JD Vance has brought him closer to Trump's orbit. Both attended public universities and went on to graduate from Yale Law School, where they later worked in the financial sector.

During his military career, Driscoll became an officer in 2007, led a cavalry platoon, and deployed to Iraq in 2009. He said he met Vance at a student veterans group, where Vance became his mentor and friend. In the summer of 2024, while on a family vacation in Switzerland, Driscoll received a call from Vance, who told him he would be Trump's vice presidential running mate and asked him to join the team.

After Trump's return to office, Driscoll was quickly confirmed as Secretary of the Army and became a key figure in deploying the National Guard to American cities. He later also took on the role of acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).

Unexpected visit to Ukraine

Driscoll has spoken out frequently about the war in Ukraine, highlighting the importance of Ukrainian drones as a massive and relatively inexpensive technology for warfare. However, he was not initially involved in the peace negotiations, which were led by special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Following the release of a 28-point peace plan drawn up by the US and Russia, Ukraine expressed concern over several key points, while European allies followed suit. Driscoll made a surprise visit to Kiev along with senior Pentagon officials to discuss ending the war with Ukrainian authorities. He was received by President Zelensky and attended a reception at the US ambassador's residence.

In the following days, Driscoll held discussions in Geneva with Ukrainian officials, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and helped draft an “updated and refined framework for peace.” He then held talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi.

A perspective for the future

Trump has praised Driscoll as a “change agent and disruptor,” and some Washington officials are speculating that he could one day replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he leaves. Driscoll previously worked in Congress as an intern on the Veterans Affairs Committee and ran unsuccessfully for Congress in North Carolina in 2020.

He could take on the role of the official negotiator for Ukraine after envoy Keith Kellogg left in January, or continue as head of the US Army, commanding hundreds of thousands of troops. Driscoll has often emphasized his vision for transforming the Army, including the massive use of drones and artificial intelligence in battle.

“Our window for change is now,” Driscoll said in a speech in October. “We will win with silicon and software, not with the blood and bodies of our soldiers.”


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