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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary after Dan Driscoll resigns

Telle steps into the role following Driscoll's resignation amid reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Updated Sep 4, 2026 · 06:54 UTC6 reports

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President Donald Trump appointed Adam Telle, the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, as acting Army secretary.[ABC News · The Guardian · Fox News]
Dan Driscoll resigned from the civilian leadership post following reported disagreements and friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.[Associated Press · CBS News]
A source familiar with the matter told CBS News that Driscoll had raised concerns over Hegseth removing key generals who were overseeing modernization efforts.[ABC News · CBS News]

President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Adam Telle as acting secretary of the Army.[ABC News · Fox News]
Dan Driscoll stepped down as the Army's top civilian official amid reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.[Associated Press · CBS News]
Driscoll did not cite specific grievances in his public departure statement, calling his tenure under Trump and Hegseth the honor of a lifetime.[ABC News · The Guardian]
According to a source familiar with the situation cited by CBS News, Driscoll expressed concern that Hegseth removed top officers needed to execute modernization plans.[CBS News]
Telle had been serving as assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works since being sworn in during August 2025.[ABC News · The Guardian]

The administration has not announced a permanent nominee for Army secretary, as acting appointments do not necessarily indicate final nominations.[ABC News]

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