Defense Secretary Austin's Secret Hospitalization Revealed in 911 Call

Austin's aide requested a 'subtle' ambulance arrival, while the White House, Congress, and the public were kept in the dark about his hospitalization for several days. Austin has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

Austin's aide requested an ambulance to arrive without lights or sirens, aiming to keep the situation 'subtle'.
Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Day due to complications from a prostate cancer surgery he underwent in December.
The White House, Congress, and the public were not informed of Austin's hospitalization for several days.
President Biden has expressed full confidence in Austin despite admitting that the defense secretary showed a lapse in judgement by not informing the White House of his hospitalization.
Austin was released from the hospital on Monday and is expected to make a full recovery.