Trump taps acting Army secretary following Driscoll's departure
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that Adam Telle will serve as the acting secretary of the Army after Dan Driscoll resigned. Telle, who was sworn in as assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works in August 2025, will begin his new role immediately.Key Facts
- Dan Driscoll’s last day as Army secretary was Wednesday before he resigned amid tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- President Trump appointed Adam Telle as the acting secretary of the Army effective immediately.
- Adam Telle has been the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works since August 2025.
- Telle previously worked as chief of staff to Senator Bill Hagerty and led the Senate team in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs during Trump’s first term.
- Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, praised Telle’s appointment and leadership abilities.
- The White House acknowledged Driscoll’s work as “highly effective” on the day his resignation was accepted.
- There is a history in the U.S. of temporary acting service secretaries who may not become permanent nominees.
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