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Adam Telle appointed acting Secretary of the Army

President Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle, the former Deputy Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, as the acting Secretary of the Army. This appointment follows the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, whose departure was marked by reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Defense Secretary Hegseth faces intense scrutiny from military leaders and lawmakers. Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall accused Hegseth of attempting to politicize the military, noting that the removal of approximately 25 senior officers and interference with promotion lists has created a climate of fear within the Pentagon. Senator Thom Tillis also called for Hegseth’s dismissal, citing inept management and a focus on cultural issues over national defense.

Amidst these leadership changes, the Pentagon has denied reports of disarray. While some reports suggested a review of potential replacements for Deputy Secretary Steve Feinberg was underway, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly and Secretary Hegseth both denied that any such replacement process is active, stating that Feinberg has the Secretary’s full support.

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Adam Telle · Dan Driscoll · Department of Defense · Donald Trump · Frank Kendall · Pentagon · Pete Hegseth · Thom Tillis

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