Daniel P. Driscoll: From Trump's "Drone Guy" to Leading US-Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations

Nov 26, 2025 06:27 pm CST

Daniel P. Driscoll, the youngest-ever US Army Secretary at 38, has emerged as America's key diplomatic figure in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. Appointed by President Trump and nicknamed the "drone guy" for his advocacy of modern military technology, Driscoll recently presented a draft peace plan to President Zelensky and is scheduled to meet Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as part of ongoing ceasefire efforts.