Adam Telle Appointed Acting Secretary of the Army

Adam Telle has been appointed as the acting secretary of the Army, following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Telle previously served as an assistant secretary of the Army overseeing civil works programs. His appointment comes after Driscoll’s departure on Thursday, which followed an extended period of disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The decision was announced by President Donald Trump. Telle’s experience with the Army’s civil works could prove beneficial as he steps into this new role, aiming to bring stability and effective leadership to the department.

Driscoll’s exit follows months of reported clashes with Hegseth, indicating potential tensions within the Defense Department. Observers will be watching to see how Telle navigates these dynamics and leads the Army moving forward.