Trump Names Adam Telle Acting Army Secretary After Dan Driscoll Resigns

Adam Telle will take over as acting secretary of the U.S. Army after Dan Driscoll resigned amid months of reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

President Donald Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social, describing Telle as a “great patriot, respected by all.” Telle currently serves as assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works. He previously worked as chief of staff to Republican Senator Bill Hagerty and served as the White House liaison to the Senate during Trump’s first term.

Driscoll’s resignation came after disagreements with Hegseth over the Army’s direction and transformation, as well as changes involving several senior commanders. Some of Driscoll’s allies in the Army were removed from their positions by the Pentagon this year.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Driscoll had conveyed concerns to the Trump administration about the Army’s transformation and readiness. He believed some of Hegseth’s decisions were harming those objectives, particularly changes at the top of the military.

Driscoll had led the Army for about 18 months. He supported technological modernization, including drone development, and played a prominent role in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. His departure has also concerned the defense-technology sector, where he was viewed as an advocate for innovation and a link between technology companies and the Pentagon.

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Great patriot, respected by all.