Defense Secretary Austin Acknowledges Mishandling Communication on Prostate Cancer Hospitalization

In a candid admission, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin addresses the controversy surrounding the handling of his prostate cancer treatment, acknowledging a lapse in communication. In his first news conference since returning to the Pentagon, Austin offered insights into why he chose to keep his hospitalization private, revealing the challenges he faced in balancing his health concerns with a demanding workload.

Austin revealed to reporters that he opted not to inform President Biden about his hospitalization due to the overwhelming responsibilities on his agenda. The Defense Secretary expressed the sentiment that he has "a lot of things on his plate," emphasizing. . .