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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Testify on Secret Hospitalization

Austin's upcoming testimony before the House Armed Services Committee on Feb. 29 aims to address his failure to disclose a recent hospital stay and cancer diagnosis to top officials.

Overview

  • Lloyd Austin has agreed to testify at a House Armed Services hearing on Feb. 29 regarding his undisclosed hospitalization for prostate cancer surgery complications.
  • Austin apologized for not informing President Biden, Pentagon staff, and the public about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, taking full responsibility.
  • The Pentagon chief's hospitalization was not disclosed to the White House for three days, raising concerns about transparency and command control.
  • Several Republican lawmakers have called for Austin's resignation, citing a breach of trust and a lack of transparency.
  • The Department of Defense is conducting an internal review, and Austin has promised to immediately notify relevant officials if similar situations arise in the future.