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2019-06-18T16:14:28-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/c30/20190618161530013_hd.jpgPresident Trump tells reporters before leaving the White House that he didn't ask Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan from consideration as Pentagon chief. He says Secretary Shanahan submitted his letter in person asking to withdraw after allegations of domestic abuse against his former wife surfaced in the media. President Trump praised the vetting process while also saying he only learned of the allegations yesterday. He also praises Army Secretary Mark Esper, who he has nominated to take over from Secretary Shanahan.
President Trump tells reporters before leaving the White House that he didn't ask Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan from considerati… read more
President Trump tells reporters before leaving the White House that he didn't ask Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan from consideration as Pentagon chief. He says Secretary Shanahan submitted his letter in person asking to withdraw after allegations of domestic abuse against his former wife surfaced in the media. President Trump praised the vetting process while also saying he only learned of the allegations yesterday. He also praises Army Secretary Mark Esper, who he has nominated to take over from Secretary Shanahan. close
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