LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Politics

Trump picks Patrick Shanahan as acting Pentagon chief, forcing Mattis out earlier

1
2018-12-24 03:09:47Xinhua Editor : Wang Fan ECNS App Download

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has picked Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan as the acting Pentagon chief.

Shanahan will assume the role starting Jan. 1, 2019, Trump said in a tweet Sunday noon.

"Patrick has a long list of accomplishments while serving as Deputy, & previously Boeing. He will be great!" The president added.

The announcement came after Trump said earlier in the past week that current defense secretary James Mattis will "retire" at the end of February next year.

Trump was reportedly furious at days of negative news coverage over Mattis' resignation and his rebuke over the administration's treatment of U.S. allies.

"One core belief I have always held is that our strength as a nation is inextricably linked to the strength of our unique and comprehensive system of alliances and partnerships," Mattis wrote in a resignation letter.

He added that his views on treating the allies with respect are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues.

Trump said when announcing Mattis' departure that the 68-year-old former Marine Corps general would "be retiring, with distinction."

Shanahan became deputy secretary of defense on July 2017. Before that, he served as Boeing senior vice president, Supply Chain & Operations.

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2018 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.