Donald Trump appointed Adam Telle as the acting Army Secretary on September 3, 2026, following the departure of Daniel Driscoll. Reports indicate that Driscoll's exit was linked to tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle previously served as a special assistant to Trump for legislative affairs during his first term and is currently the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
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Trump appoints Adam Telle as acting Army Secretary following Dan Driscoll's departure
On September 3, 2026, Donald Trump named Adam Telle as the acting Army Secretary after Daniel Driscoll's departure, which was reportedly due to tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle has previously worked for Trump and is currently the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
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