Patrick Shanahan: Donald Trump's choice for defence secretary resigns amid 'painful' family situation

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The appointment was overshadowed by questions about Patrick Shanahan's eligibility and reports of domestic violence incidents.

Donald Trump's preferred candidate for defence secretary has announced his withdrawal from the nomination process for the top Pentagon job.

It came after months of unaccounted delays to the process, which was overshadowed by questions about Mr Shanahan's eligibility for the role, potential conflicts of interest, and reports of domestic violence incidents.

 

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