Trump Names Adam Telle Acting Army Secretary

President Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, as the acting Secretary of the Army, effective immediately. The announcement came on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following the resignation of Dan Driscoll from the Army's top civilian post. Telle, a veteran congressional aide with a background in infrastructure and public works, steps into the role amid significant challenges for the military branch. The U.S. Army is currently engaged in conflict with Iran, with substantial forces deployed across the Middle East. The war has also contributed to shortages in critical munitions, including Patriot and THAAD missile defense interceptor systems. The appointment follows reports of widespread friction between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. While Driscoll did not publicly state a reason for his departure, citing his tenure as "the honor of a lifetime," his exit occurred after months of reported disagreements with Hegseth. Some of Driscoll's allies within the Army were reportedly removed earlier this year by Hegseth. President Trump praised Telle in a social media post, calling him a "Great Patriot, who is respected by all.