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Trump appoints Adam Telle as acting U.S. Army secretary

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

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  • Donald Trump appointed Adam Telle as acting secretary of the U.S. Army after Daniel Driscoll resigned earlier this week.
  • Driscoll served about 18 months and was responsible for operations, modernization and resource allocation for nearly 1 million soldiers, National Guard members and reservists.
  • Several senior Pentagon officials have resigned since the war with Iran began, fueling speculation about internal disagreements.

Donald Trump has named Adam Telle as acting secretary of the U.S. Army after Daniel Driscoll left the post earlier this week.

Trump announced the appointment on his Truth Social platform, writing: "I am pleased to announce that current Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civilian Works Adam Telle is now becoming Acting Secretary of the Army." He added that Telle is "a Great Patriot respected by all."

I am pleased to announce that current Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civilian Works Adam Telle is now becoming Acting Secretary of the Army.

· Donald TrumpTrump announced Telle's appointment on Truth Social.

Driscoll had served as Army secretary for only about a year and a half. He was regarded as a close ally of Vice President J. D. Vance. Speculation that he was preparing to leave had circulated before his resignation, while several U.S. media outlets reported strained relations with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

As Army secretary, Driscoll oversaw operations, modernization and the distribution of resources for nearly 1 million soldiers, National Guard members and reservists. His departure comes amid a series of senior resignations since the start of the war with Iran. Those who have left include Army Chief of Staff Randy George, Navy Secretary John Phelan and the commander of U.S. Army forces in Europe and Africa, Christopher Donahue. The departures have fueled speculation about internal disagreements at the Pentagon.

a Great Patriot respected by all.

· Donald TrumpTrump praised Telle in the same announcement.
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