Daniel Driscoll
Daniel P. Driscoll is the Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), following his appointment by President Donald J. Trump. Mr. Driscoll is responsible for the oversight of the agency’s mission to protect communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, and the illegal trafficking of firearms, explosives, and contraband. Under his leadership, the ATF works to enforce federal laws, ensure public safety, and provide critical support in the investigation of firearms-related crimes and domestic and international criminal enterprises.
A former Army officer and seasoned business leader, Mr. Driscoll brings extensive experience across military service, law, and the private sector. He was commissioned in 2007 as an Armor Officer through the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School. While on active duty, Mr. Driscoll led a cavalry platoon in the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York, and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009. His military awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab, and Combat Action Badge. Following his military service, Mr. Driscoll attended Yale Law School and worked in Yale’s Veterans Legal Services Clinic. He has worked in investment banking, private equity, and business operations, including as Chief Operating Officer of a $200 million venture capital fund. His legal and business expertise complements his commitment to upholding the rule of law and enhancing public safety.
Mr. Driscoll is also serving as the 26th Secretary of the Army, sworn in on February 25, 2025, following his nomination and confirmation by President Donald J. Trump and confirmation by the United States Senate. As Secretary of the Army, he oversees operations, modernization, and resource allocation for nearly one million Active, Guard, and Reserve Soldiers and more than 265,000 Army Civilians.
Mr. Driscoll holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the Rotary Club, VFW Post 1134, and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
A native of Boone, North Carolina, Mr. Driscoll comes from a family with a strong legacy of military service. His grandfather served in the Army during World War II as a decoder, and his father served during the Vietnam War as an infantryman. He is married to his high school sweetheart, and they have two children.
