Shanahan ‘Not Planning’ USS McCain Investigation, But Still Reviewing Facts
By Katie Bo Williams
Defense One
June 3, 2019
SEOUL, South Korea — Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said he does not yet intend to call for an inspector general investigation into a White House request that the USS John S. McCain be obscured for President Donald Trump’s visit to Japan over Memorial Day weekend. But Shanahan left open the possibility that his decision could change after he returns to Washington from his current Asia tour, reviews the facts of the allegations deeper, and speaks to Pentagon staff.
“No, I’m not planning any IG investigation… because there was nothing really carried out,†Shanahan told reporters traveling with him in on Sunday, in a press briefing aboard his plane. â€
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