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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump appointed Adam Telle, currently assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll's resignation amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Telle has extensive experience working for Republican senators and served as Trump's chief liaison to the Senate during his first term, bringing over 20 years of political and military-related experience.
- Driscoll, who resigned without providing a reason, had reported clashes with Hegseth and was allied with officials ousted by the Pentagon chief, including top Army leaders.
- Telle assumes leadership of the Army during ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and challenges related to critical weapons shortages, such as missile defense systems.
- Driscoll's departure drew bipartisan concern, with some lawmakers directly criticizing Hegseth for creating instability in military leadership.
