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  • 2019-05-10
  • Source: TTN staff
  • by: TTN
  • Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]

    Patrick Shanahan is most likely going to be the new Secretary of Defense as he is already the acting Secretary of Defense. Sarah Sanders tweeted her support for him to become the acting secretary the other day and this to many was a sign that he is sure to get the actual position soon. Here are 5 facts about Patrick Shanahan that you need to know:

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    1.) 1st Joined

    By James Mattis (170127-D-GY869-031) [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

    Shanahan joined the administration back in 2017 and served as the deputy defense secretary and got into the position of acting Secretary of Defense after Mattis stepped down. His upgrade from acting Secretary of Defense to Secretary of Defense is long overdue.

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    2.) Previous Work

    Alan Wilson via (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) Flickr

    Shanahan spent most of his working life at Boeing where he helped with the development of the 787 Dreamliner. His knowledge of this technology is sure to be of assistance in his role as Secretary of Defense.

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    3.) Other Contenders

    Gage Skidmore [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)]

    It is reportedthat two others were contacted and offered the job before Shanahan, one was Senator Lindsey Graham, the other was retired General Jack Keane. Both of the

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    4.) Contrast

    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, United States [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]

    Shanahan does have a contrasting personality when compared to Mattis. While Mattis was an excellent strategist and had vast experience with foreign policy Shanahan is very talented at executing plans and has a long list of experience with technology and management.

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    5.) Combating China

     

    U.S. Department of State

    Shanahan is ready to deal with the rising military and rampant theft of China on the global stage. China’s military budget is approaching that of America’s budget and they continue to steal technology from private companies across the globe. Shanahan has spoken about this threat publically and is ready to implement strategies to combat these problems.

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