[Sacajaweau]

I think lotsa reasons....But mainly, he likely got lied to a few times...especially regarding Iraq and Bergdahl and the Ukraine. Well, I’d say just about everything. Resigning under pressure??? Me think not. And probably sorry he ever took the appointment.

[buckalfa]

There is also a article on the story referencing Hagel’s deep concern over the readiness and condition of America's nuclear arsenal. That might be part on the internal rift in the administration over the Secretary.