Adam Telle Appointed as Acting U.S. Army Secretary

Adam Telle has been appointed as the new acting U.S. Army Secretary, with President Donald Trump announcing the decision late Thursday night. Trump stated that Telle is 'a Great Patriot, who is respected by all.' Telle previously served as the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works. In his new role, he will oversee the U.S. Army, which is currently engaged in various conflicts, including ongoing tensions with Iran and military operations in the Middle East. According to the Associated Press, Telle has over 20 years of experience working for Republican senators and served in the White House during Trump's first term as the chief liaison to the Senate. Telle's predecessor, Dan Driscoll, left the position on Monday after 18 months. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth congratulated Telle on social media, calling him 'strong and whip smart' and stating that he will be an asset to the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army Secretary is a senior civilian official responsible for leading the Department of the Army and managing its daily operations, budget, and administrative affairs.