Trump names Adam Telle acting secretary of the Army following Dan Driscoll's resignation

President Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle as the acting Secretary of the Army, effective immediately. Telle, who previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, steps into the role following the resignation of Dan Driscoll. Driscoll’s departure came amid reports of disagreements with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth regarding the Army’s transformation and readiness.

• Adam Telle appointed acting Secretary of the Army by President Trump.
• Telle previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
• The appointment follows the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
• Driscoll reportedly clashed with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over Army readiness.
• Telle has experience with the Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program.
• He also has prior legislative experience, including with Sen. Bill Hagerty and on Senate committees.
• Telle is seen as having strong relationships on Capitol Hill.