Lloyd Austin, Defense Secretary, hospitalized for prostate cancer treatment
OAN’s Abril Elfi
5:12 PM – Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is now hospitalized following a surgery procedure.
Doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said on Tuesday that Austin has been in the hospital since January 1st after he reportedly had surgery to treat his prostate cancer.
The White House announced that President Joe Biden was not informed of Austin’s diagnosis until Tuesday morning.
According to Walter Reed doctors who spoke to the press, Austin underwent the initial cancer surgery on December 22nd. Then, on January 1st, he began experiencing complications from the procedure, including nausea and severe abdominal, hip, and leg pain, which was later identified as a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Austin waited until last Thursday to tell White House staff about his emergency hospitalization, a communication lapse that can pose a risk to national security.
Previous to the announcement on Tuesday, the reason for his hospital stay was unknown.
Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated that Austin has taken responsibility for the “issues with transparency” about his health status.
“Secretary Austin has taken responsibility for the issues with transparency, and the Department is taking immediate steps to improve our notification procedures,” he said .
He continued, saying that Austin’s chief of staff has instructed Pentagon officials to conduct a “30-day review of the department’s notification process for assumption of functions and duties of the Secretary of Defense.”
Many are calling for Austin’s resignation to the White House among his diagnosis and the secrecy surrounding it. However, Austin said that he will not be stepping down from his post, and he also maintained that Biden and the White House would be backing him.
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Why has Defense Secretary Austin chosen to remain in his post despite calls for his resignation related to his prostate cancer diagnosis
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is currently hospitalized following a surgical procedure. Doctors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center revealed that Austin has been in the hospital since January 1st after undergoing surgery to treat his prostate cancer.
The White House announced that President Joe Biden was not informed of Austin’s diagnosis until Tuesday morning. This communication delay raises concerns about national security as Austin waited until last Thursday to inform White House staff about his emergency hospitalization.
According to doctors at Walter Reed, Austin underwent the initial cancer surgery on December 22nd. However, he began experiencing complications from the procedure on January 1st, including nausea and severe abdominal, hip, and leg pain. These symptoms were later identified as a urinary tract infection. Prior to the announcement on Tuesday, the reason for Austin’s hospital stay was unknown.
Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder acknowledged that Austin has taken responsibility for the lack of transparency regarding his health status. The Department is now taking immediate steps to improve notification procedures and has initiated a 30-day review of the department’s notification process for the assumption of functions and duties of the Secretary of Defense.
Despite calls for Austin’s resignation due to his diagnosis and the secrecy surrounding it, he has stated that he will not step down from his post. Austin also maintained that President Biden and the White House continue to support him.
In conclusion, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s recent diagnosis of prostate cancer has prompted concerns regarding transparency and national security. While Austin has taken responsibility for the lack of transparency, he has expressed his commitment to continue his role as Secretary of Defense with the backing of the White House.
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