Biden says Austin still has his confidence, but not revealing hospitalization was lapse in judgment
Saturday, 13 January 2024 President Joe Biden acknowledged that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's failure to inform him about his hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer surgery was a lapse in judgment. Despite the criticism and calls for resignation, Biden expressed confidence in Austin's leadership. Austin, 70, underwent surgery on Dec 22, developed an infection on Jan 1, and was admitted to intensive care. Biden and administration officials were informed on Jan 4, and Austin revealed his cancer diagnosis on Tuesday, prompting scrutiny from both political parties.
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House Panel Asks Lloyd Austin , to Testify About Hospitalization.
The 70-year-old defense secretary has been
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Republican representative Matt Rosendale of Montana has introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, making Austin the third Biden administration official to face formal..
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