Patrick M. Shanahan appointed interim U.S. Defense Secretary from January 1, 2019
Patrick Shanahan, will take Tuesday the first role, at a time when the military apparatus of the United States enters a delicate phase. At 56, he is propelled interim Defense Secretary after the resignation of Jim Mattis December 20, because of deep disagreements with President Donald Trump, including the withdrawal of US troops from Syria. The general, who embodied a form of stability in an administration crossed by jolts, said he would leave late February to allow a smooth transition with his successor. Donald Trump, apparently annoyed by the media coverage of the resignation, decided to advance the calendar on January 1st.
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| Patrick M. Shanahan appointed interim U.S. Defense Secretary from January 1, 2019 (Picture source: US DoD) |
