Trump appoints Adam Telle as acting Army secretary
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President Donald Trump named Adam Telle, a civilian leader in the Army Corps of Engineers, as acting secretary of the Army after Dan Driscoll resigned amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
President Donald Trump on Thursday appointed Adam Telle, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, as acting secretary of the Army following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Telle, a longtime Republican operative who has served in the White House and as a Senate liaison, will assume responsibility for the Army’s civilian leadership.
Telle has spent more than two decades working for Republican senators and in the Trump administration, most recently overseeing civil works projects related to navigation, flood control and the Clean Water Act. He previously served as chief of staff to Sen. Bill Hagerty and worked on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Homeland Security Subcommittee.
"He is a Great Patriot, who is respected by all," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"Huge congrats to Adam. Strong and whip smart," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X, adding that Telle would be an "immediate asset to the @USArmy."
Driscoll, an Army veteran with ties to both parties, gave no public explanation for his resignation, though reports linked his exit to clashes with Hegseth. He had previously spoken with Trump about the Army’s condition before stepping down.
The leadership change occurs as the Army remains engaged in operations related to the conflict with Iran and maintains a significant presence in the Middle East, amid broader concerns about shortages of critical weapon systems.