‘Who the f--k is this guy?’: Defense world reacts to Trump’s surprise Pentagon pick
The pick of Patrick Shanahan to lead the Pentagon was met with a mix of surprise and skepticism from the defense community.
Shanahan, a former Boeing executive with no military experience, was a surprise choice to replace Jim Mattis, who resigned as defense secretary in December 2018. Shanahan has been serving as acting defense secretary since Mattis's departure.Some defense experts have questioned Shanahan's qualifications for the job, given his lack of military experience. Others have expressed concern about his ties to the defense industry, which could lead to conflicts of interest.
Shanahan's supporters, however, argue that his business experience will be an asset to the Pentagon. They point to his success at Boeing, where he was responsible for managing the company's defense business.
Reactions to Shanahan's nomination have been mixed, with some defense experts expressing concern about his qualifications and potential conflicts of interest.
Shanahan's nomination has been met with a mix of reactions from the defense community. Some experts have expressed concern about his lack of military experience and potential conflicts of interest, while others have defended his qualifications and business experience.One of the main concerns about Shanahan is his lack of military experience. Shanahan has never served in the military, and he has no experience in military operations or policy.
Some experts have argued that this lack of experience could be a handicap in the role of defense secretary, which requires a deep understanding of military affairs.
However, Shanahan's supporters have argued that his business experience will be an asset to the Pentagon. Shanahan has a long and successful career in the defense industry, and he has a deep understanding of the challenges facing the U.S. military.
