Trump nombra secretario interino del Ejército tras renuncia de Driscoll

Trump nombra secretario interino del Ejército tras renuncia de Driscoll

El presidente Donald Trump nombró a Adam Telle, dirigente civil del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército, como secretario interino del Ejército el 8 de septiembre, después de que Dan Driscoll presentara su renuncia en medio de tensiones con el secretario de Defensa Pete Hegseth, según AP News. Al Jazeera informó que Driscoll presentó su renuncia tras varios meses de fricción con Hegseth. NPR señaló que había ocupado el cargo durante dieciocho meses, formando parte de una serie de recientes salidas de altos oficiales militares. The Guardian citó al senador Jack Reed, quien advirtió que Hegseth había debilitado el liderazgo del Ejército. CBS destacó que al menos veinte generales y funcionarios civiles han dejado el Departamento de Defensa desde que Hegseth asumió el cargo.

CNN citó a fuentes que afirman que el énfasis de Hegseth en cuestiones culturales está obstaculizando la modernización del Ejército. El senador republicano Thom Tillis, según aljazeera. com y Salon. com, pidió a Trump que destituya a Hegseth.

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8 de septiembre de 2026
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The Army secretary resigns.
The Army secretary resigns.

Tangle News • 8 de 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.

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6 de septiembre de 2026
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Former Air Force chief accuses Hegseth of leading ‘culture of fear’ as he Trumpifies the military
Former Air Force chief accuses Hegseth of leading ‘culture of fear’ as he Trumpifies the military

The Independent • 6 de 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.

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Hegseth’s Bizarre ‘Selfie’ Fixation Doomed Top Army General
Hegseth’s Bizarre ‘Selfie’ Fixation Doomed Top Army General

thedailybeast.com • 6 de 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.

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5 de septiembre de 2026
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Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military
Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military

The Guardian • 5 de 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.

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4 de septiembre de 2026
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It's time for Trump to fire Pete Hegseth
It's time for Trump to fire Pete Hegseth

Salon.com • 4 de 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.

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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll

NBC News • 4 de 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.

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Army Heroes’ Humiliating Nickname for Pete Hegseth Is Leaked
Army Heroes’ Humiliating Nickname for Pete Hegseth Is Leaked

The Daily Beast • 4 de 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.

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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary

AP News • 4 de 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.

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Trump names Adam Telle as acting army secretary following departure of Dan Driscoll
Trump names Adam Telle as acting army secretary following departure of Dan Driscoll

The Guardian • 4 de 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.

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3 de septiembre de 2026
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Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say, but it's unclear who's on Trump's short list
Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say, but it's unclear who's on Trump's short list

CBS News • 3 de 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.

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2 de septiembre de 2026
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Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth
Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth

aljazeera.com • 2 de 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.

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The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges
The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges

Al Jazeera • 2 de 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.

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Hegseth’s culture war fixation disrupting Army progress, sources say
Hegseth’s culture war fixation disrupting Army progress, sources say

CNN • 2 de 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.

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Here are the military and civilian leaders who've been fired, forced out or resigned since Hegseth became defense secretary
Here are the military and civilian leaders who've been fired, forced out or resigned since Hegseth became defense secretary

CBS News • 2 de 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.

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1 de septiembre de 2026
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Army secretary's resignation adds to turmoil at Pentagon under Hegseth
Army secretary's resignation adds to turmoil at Pentagon under Hegseth

PBS • 1 de 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.

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Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership after army chief resigns amid clashes with Hegseth
Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership after army chief resigns amid clashes with Hegseth

The Guardian • 1 de 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.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says

NPR • 1 de 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.

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US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say
US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say

Al Jazeera • 1 de 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.

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31 de agosto de 2026
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US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth
US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth

theguardian.com • 31 de ago 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.

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation after tension with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation after tension with Hegseth

CNN • 31 de ago 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.

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