Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan confirmed to Defense One Tuesday that “of course” he wants to be named as the permanent defense chief, despite the recent scrutiny he’s fallen under related to his relationship with his former employer, Boeing, while serving as deputy defense secretary.
“I think I can serve the department well,” he added.
His allies have reportedly been championing him for the position.
The investigation, run by the Pentagon, aims to determine if Shanahan favored Boeing for government contracts and other defense priorities.
Former CEO of Boeing says what?
Well DUH you want to be Defense Secretary. Think the MONEY you can make controlling an $880 Billion per year Budget!!! You can make sure your Boeing stock skyrockets in price!
You can set yourself up FOR LIFE with this kind of gig (as if it isn’t a good time to NOT be the CEO of Boeing anymore.)
translation - I think I can make some serious jack as leader of the department.
IF wishes were horses . . . .
I believe Cheney charted and perfected the course for this particular brand of graft
I can save the government some time and money: the answer is yes.