Politics
Trump Makes Surprising Pick to Lead Army After Secretary Resigns
NBC News Politics·September 4, 2026·1 min read
President Donald Trump named Adam Telle, a civilian leader in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as acting Army secretary on Thursday, bypassing the Army's second most senior official. Telle replaces Dan Driscoll, who resigned amid reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move is seen as surprising.
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