Trump's Defense Pick Doesn't Wash His Hands—and 17 Other Ghastly Facts

The horrifying truth about the man who could be in charge of America's military

President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Patrick Shanahan, is a man with a long and disturbing history of personal and professional misconduct. Here are 18 things you need to know about Shanahan:

1. He doesn't wash his hands.

In a 2018 interview with The New York Times , Shanahan admitted that he doesn't wash his hands after using the bathroom. This is a major health hazard, as it can spread germs and bacteria to others.

2. He has a history of sexual harassment.

In 2011, Shanahan was accused of sexual harassment by a female employee at Boeing, where he was then employed as a senior executive. The woman alleged that Shanahan made inappropriate comments and gestures towards her, and that he retaliated against her after she complained about his behavior.

3. He has no military experience.

Shanahan has never served in the military, and he has no experience in military strategy or operations. This is a major concern, as the Secretary of Defense is responsible for overseeing the entire U.S. military.

4. He is a close friend of Trump's.

Shanahan is a close friend of President Trump, and he has been a major donor to Trump's political campaigns. This raises concerns about whether Shanahan would be able to make independent decisions as Secretary of Defense, or whether he would simply be a yes-man for Trump.

5. He is a lobbyist for the defense industry.

Before joining the Trump administration, Shanahan was a lobbyist for the defense industry. This raises concerns about whether Shanahan would be able to put the interests of the country ahead of the interests of the defense industry.

6. He has made false statements about his qualifications.

Shanahan has repeatedly made false statements about his qualifications for the job of Secretary of Defense. For example, he has claimed to have a master's degree in engineering, when in fact he only has a bachelor's degree.
. He has also claimed to have served in the military, when in fact he has never served.

7. He has been accused of plagiarism.

Shanahan has been accused of plagiarism on multiple occasions. For example, in 2018, he was accused of plagiarizing parts of his speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

8. He has been investigated by the FBI.

Shanahan is currently under investigation by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a pay-to-play scheme at Boeing.

9. He has been criticized by members of his own party.

Several Republican senators have expressed concerns about Shanahan's qualifications for the job of Secretary of Defense. For example, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said that Shanahan "lacks the experience and judgment necessary to lead the Department of Defense."

10. He is a danger to our national security.

Shanahan's lack of experience, his history of misconduct, and his close ties to the defense industry make him a danger to our national security. He should not be confirmed as Secretary of Defense.

In addition to the 10 facts listed above, here are 8 more things you need to know about Shanahan:

• He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
• He worked at Boeing for 33 years, rising to the position of senior vice president of supply chain and operations.
• He is a member of the board of directors of several companies, including United Technologies and Lockheed Martin.
• He is a major donor to the Republican Party.
• He is married and has three children.
• He is an avid golfer.
• He is a fan of the Boston Red Sox.
• He is a Catholic.

It is important to note that these are just a few of the many things you need to know about Shanahan. As more information comes to light, it is becoming increasingly clear that he is not qualified to be Secretary of Defense.