Lloyd Austin He was taken to a military hospital in Washington. The reason for the hospitalization was complications arising from a recent medical procedure. About Austin's situation A Pentagon spokesman said Friday, four days after the secretary was hospitalized..
Following Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder's statement, CNN noted that he did not mention Austin's condition during a press conference the day before. When asked why the information came out four days later, he admitted that “As the situation develops, many factors must be taken into account“.
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This was announced by the press secretary Austin's deputy, Kathleen Hickey, was ready to take over her duties, if necessary. US officials admitted in an interview with the BBC that Hickey had worked part-time in Austin while he was on the job. holidays in Puerto Rico.
USA. The White House was unaware of Austin's hospitalization
As it turns out, the public wasn't the only one who wasn't informed about Austin's health. The BBC reports that they were in the same situation Administration of US President Joe Biden.
The omission of the defense secretary's hospitalization has sparked a flurry of comments. Senator and Republican Party member Tom Cotton noted this Lloyd Austin is a “key link” in the president's communications with the military. He indicated that they should be removed results from this situation.
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– The Department of Defense intentionally withheld information about the Secretary's health for several days. This is unacceptable – assessed Senator Roger Wicker.
It was mentioned in the media that the situation is being created in the face of… Tensions rise in the world when Austin's role is very important.
Statement by Lloyd Austin. “I take full responsibility”
It appeared on the website of the US Department of Defense on Saturday Statement by Lloyd Austin In connection with the event, in which, among others, thanks to the doctors was published. “I am very happy that I have recovered and I look forward to returning to the Pentagon soon“- she said.
“I understand the concerns that have arisen in the media regarding the transparency of information and I am aware of it I could do better to keep the public better informed. I commit to doing better,” he wrote. “It's important to say that this was about my medical procedure and I take full responsibility for my decisions Regarding disclosure of information,” he added.
Sources: BBC, CNN
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