Hagel: ‘No Major Difference’ with Obama

Hagel Says 'No Major Difference' With Obama (The Associated Press)

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday that he and President Barack Obama had "no major differences" that led to Hagel's resignation.

Hagel said he simply came to the conclusion that it was the right time for him to step aside, and he leaves believing that he accomplished a great deal.

... Asked directly whether he felt he was pressured to resign, Hagel was not specific. He called it a "mutual decision" with Obama based on one-on-one talks at the White House. He said there was no single reason for his resignation.