Trump Names New Acting Army Secretary After Tension-Filled Resignation

Adam Telle, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, will take over as civilian Army leader.

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Telle is a “Great Patriot.” (Alex Brandon/AP)

By Jonathan J. Cooper and Ben Finley

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Telle is currently the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works.