Trump Appoints Acting Army Secretary
Reference News Network reported on September 6 According to AFP on September 3, U.S. President Trump stated on the 3rd that he has appointed a new acting Secretary of the Army. Not long ago, Daniel Driscoll resigned from the position of Secretary of the Army, with reports indicating that he had disagreements with the Pentagon leadership.
Trump posted on the "Truth Social" platform: "I am pleased to announce that Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam T. Miller will serve as Acting Secretary of the Army, effective immediately. He is a great patriot and respected by all."
In August 2025, Miller was sworn in as Assistant Secretary after Senate confirmation, having spent most of his career on Capitol Hill as a staffer.
The resigning Driscoll is the latest senior U.S. military official to leave during Trump's administration.
Reports indicate that Driscoll, who was a college classmate of Vice President Pence, benefited in government due to their friendship, but he had conflicts with Defense Secretary Esper. (Translated by Yang Xinpeng)
President Trump appointed Adam T. Miller as the acting Secretary of the Army on September 3, 2023, following the resignation of Daniel Driscoll. Driscoll stepped down due to reported conflicts with Pentagon leadership. Miller, who previously served as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, is recognized as a respected patriot.
- President Trump appointed Adam T. Miller as acting Secretary of the Army on September 3, 2023.
- Daniel Driscoll resigned from the position due to reported disagreements with Pentagon leadership.
- Adam T. Miller was previously the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
- This appointment is part of a series of high-level military personnel changes during Trump's administration.