By Canadian Press

Pentagon watchdog clears acting chief Shanahan of wrongdoing

Apr 25, 2019 | 4:53 AM

WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says the Pentagon’s watchdog agency has cleared Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan of wrongdoing in connection with allegations that he had used his official position to favour his former employer, Boeing Co.

The decision by the Defence Department inspector general opens the door for President Donald Trump to nominate Shanahan and seek his Senate confirmation as defence secretary. The White House, however, has not said whether Trump intends to do so.

Shanahan has been serving as the interim Pentagon chief since Jan. 1, after Jim Mattis resigned.

The allegation of pro-Boeing bias stemmed from Shanahan’s time as deputy defence secretary in 2017-18.

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