US President Donald Trump has appointed Adam Telle as acting head of the US Army, following the resignation of Dan Driscoll, the former Army secretary, after 18 months in the position.
Announcing the decision on Truth Social, Trump described Telle as a "great patriot". Telle previously oversaw Army infrastructure projects and served for several years as an aide to Republican lawmakers in Congress.
Resignation follows tensions
Driscoll stepped down earlier this week amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
His departure adds to a series of senior leadership changes at the Pentagon that have fuelled speculation about internal disagreements and shifting power dynamics within the department.
Part of wider shake-up
The latest change follows the removal of General Randy George as Army chief of staff, a senior military officer with whom Driscoll was said to have maintained a close working relationship.
Driscoll was also viewed as being politically close to Vice-President JD Vance.
Before George's departure, other senior officials had also left their posts, including:
- John Phelan, the official responsible for the US Navy.
- General Christopher Donahue, commander of US forces in Europe and Africa.
Continued uncertainty at the Pentagon
The succession of departures has highlighted ongoing turbulence within the Pentagon as the Trump administration reshapes the leadership of the US armed forces.
Telle will serve in an acting capacity while the administration determines a permanent replacement for Driscoll.
