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Lloyd Austin's Secret Hospitalization Sparks Controversy at the White House

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The recent revelation of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secretive hospitalization has stirred up controversy and raised questions at the White House. Austin's absence at a crucial White House meeting caught the attention of national security adviser Jake Sullivan, leading to speculation and outrage over the lack of transparency. President Joe Biden, along with other senior officials, was kept in the dark for days about Austin's hospitalization, highlighting a breach in communication within the chain of command. The unusual secrecy surrounding Austin's health has sparked intense scrutiny and calls for accountability within the government. Former defense officials believe Austin will retain his position despite the uproar, but the incident has prompted discussions on the need for better communication protocols in such critical matters. Defense Secretary Austin's hospitalization for elective surgery remained a mystery even to the White House, deepening the intrigue and leaving unanswered questions about the handling of sensitive information in high-ranking government positions.

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The Lloyd Austin fallout is growing: 'Someone's head has to roll' (Politico)

At a White House meeting last week, Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, noticed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was absent.

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Defense Secretary Austin secrecy on hospitalization stirs outrage ... (USA TODAY)

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is facing criticism over his hospitalization that he didn't disclose to the public – or the White House – for days.

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President Joe Biden did not know for days that Defence Secretary ... (Sky News)

Mr Austin, 70, sits just below the president at the top of the chain of command of the US military and his duties require him to be available at a moment's ...

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Lloyd Austin Leaving Biden in Dark Over Hospitalization Raises ... (Newsweek)

The president and several other senior government officials were unaware that the secretary of defense had been admitted to hospital.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will NOT lose his job despite ... (Daily Mail)

Former defense officials have said Austin (left), 70, is likely to keep his job despite going AWOL amid secret planned surgery - but an aide is likely to be ...

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Republicans rail over Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin not disclosing ... (Washington Examiner)

Republicans in the House of Representatives and Senate railed over the Department of Defense not publicly disclosing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's ...

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"Baffling"- Fmr. Congressman Denver Riggleman on Secy. Lloyd ... (MSNBC)

Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman joins Katie Phang to discuss Secy. Defense Lloyd Austin Hospitalization amid rising tensions in the Middle ...

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for elective surgery ... (OPB News)

He remains hospitalized as of Saturday evening at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Pentagon said. Pentagon officials did not make a public ...

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Defense Secretary Austin faces intense scrutiny after not notifying ... (CNN)

Responding to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's private hospital stay, Pence wished Austin well but slammed his lack of transparency as “totally unacceptable ...

Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin's Mysterious Hospitalization—Which ... (Forbes)

Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Defense Department did not inform the White House until Thursday, according to multiple reports.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for elective surgery ... (Texas Public Radio)

The Pentagon kept the secretary's hospitalization under wraps for days. The secrecy is in contrast to the usual practice among Cabinet members when they ...

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Biden exasperated at not being informed of Lloyd Austin's ... (ABC News)

Joe Biden was exasperated at not more quickly being informed of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's ongoing hospitalization, a U.S. official tells ABC News.

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Deputy defense secretary not told of Lloyd Austin hospitalization ... (CBS News)

The Pentagon's No. 2, Kathleen Hicks, was informed of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization two days after she assumed some of his duties.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Hospitalization Deepens Mystery ... (The Wall Street Journal)

His No. 2 at the Pentagon didn't learn of his hospital stay until days after he was admitted.

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