Lloyd Austin Confronts the Perils of Being a Private Man in a Public Job
For three years, President Biden has been just fine with the private nature of his media-shy, introverted defense secretary, Lloyd J. Austin III.
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Inspector General to Investigate Handling of Austin’s Hospitalization
The Pentagon’s inspector general said on Thursday that he would investigate the handling of Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III’s recent hospitalization, which Mr. Austin and his top aides failed to disclose to President Biden and Congress for days after he developed serious complications from prostate cancer surgery.
Why Some People Keep Serious Illnesses Private
The U.S. defense secretary is facing scrutiny after failing to immediately disclose to the White House his recent prostate-cancer diagnosis and a related hospitalization, a breach of protocol for which he has apologized.
Austin Was Hospitalized for Complications From Prostate Cancer Surgery
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized for the past week because of complications after he had prostate cancer surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said in a statement on Tuesday.
White House Orders Review After Austin’s Undisclosed Hospitalization
A top White House official ordered cabinet secretaries on Tuesday to keep his office informed when they may not be able to perform their duties after Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III was hospitalized for several days last week without telling President Biden or his staff.
Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized since Monday due to complications after minor procedure: Pentagon
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized at a military hospital since Monday night due to complications resulting from a recent elective medical procedure, the Pentagon announced Friday night.
4 Aides to Austin Waited 2 Days to Tell White House About His Hospitalization
Four top aides to Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III were informed last Tuesday that he had been hospitalized a day earlier but did not notify the White House until two days later, the Pentagon said on Monday.