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Patrick Shanahan out as Pentagon chief after domestic violence allegations

By Russ Read
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Patrick Shanahan out as Pentagon chief after domestic violence allegations

President Trump announced that acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has withdrawn himself from consideration to lead the Pentagon.

Secretary of the Army Mark Esper will be taking his place as acting secretary.

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