Trump Names Acting Army Secretary Following Driscoll Resignation

Tangle News • 08 Sep 15:55

Dan Driscoll stepped down as Army secretary on September 2 after reported clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, prompting President Trump to name an acting secretary.

The Independent • 06 Sep 18:25

Former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has created an environment where senior officers fear speaking openly, citing recent resignations and blocked promotions.

thedailybeast.com • 06 Sep 15:48

Defense official Pete Hegseth advocated for the retirement of four-star General Christopher T. Donahue, referencing a widely circulated image from the final U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a move that met resistance from senior Pentagon officials and lawmakers.

The Guardian • 05 Sep 10:02

Multiple retired generals and a Republican senator have publicly questioned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's leadership amid ongoing U.S. strikes against Iran and internal Pentagon disputes.

Salon.com • 04 Sep 13:00

Senator Thom Tillis urged President Trump to dismiss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned, citing concerns over recent leadership decisions.

NBC News • 04 Sep 08:38

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.

The Daily Beast • 04 Sep 08:17

Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth's tenure has seen the retirement of Gen. Christopher Donahue and the resignation of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, prompting concerns among senior leaders about leadership and policy changes.

AP News • 04 Sep 00:57

President Donald Trump named Adam Telle, a civilian leader in the Army Corps of Engineers, as acting Army secretary after Dan Driscoll resigned amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The Guardian • 04 Sep 00:55

President Donald Trump named Adam Telle, the assistant secretary for civil works, as acting Army secretary following Daniel Driscoll's resignation amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

CBS News • 03 Sep 15:28

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly favors Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell for the Army secretary role, while the White House continues to vet candidates and President Trump's shortlist remains unknown.

aljazeera.com • 02 Sep 21:52

Republican Senator Thom Tillis called on President Donald Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing what he described as ineffective leadership amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Al Jazeera • 02 Sep 20:52

U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll stepped down after a series of high-level dismissals and resignations linked to Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth’s leadership changes.

CNN • 02 Sep 09:00

Sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s emphasis on cultural policies and recent senior officer dismissals are hindering the Army’s efforts to modernize for contemporary threats.

CBS News • 02 Sep 01:43

Since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary, at least 20 senior generals, admirals and civilian leaders have been dismissed, forced out or resigned, many amid disputes over diversity initiatives and alleged leaks.

PBS • 01 Sep 22:50

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has stepped down, adding to recent turnover at the Pentagon that includes the forced retirement of top Army commander Randy George and the dismissal of several senior military leaders.

The Guardian • 01 Sep 22:37

Senator Jack Reed warned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has weakened senior Army leadership after Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigned amid internal disputes, citing a series of officer dismissals and blocked promotions.

NPR • 01 Sep 04:43

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced his resignation after a year and a half in the role, joining a series of recent senior military departures during the Trump administration.

Al Jazeera • 01 Sep 02:37

Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has tendered his resignation, reportedly after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to multiple media reports.

theguardian.com • 31 Aug 22:56

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump, citing reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, after months of turnover and investigations at the Pentagon.

CNN • 31 Aug 22:05

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Trump, citing disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Army transformation and readiness.