Posted 1/16/2024, 8:47:00 PM
Biden, Austin Have Not Spoken Since Defense Chief's Hospital Release
- President Biden and Defense Secretary Austin have not spoken since Austin's release from the hospital on Monday
- Austin was hospitalized for 2 weeks after prostate cancer treatment complications
- Austin faced criticism for not reporting his hospitalization to Biden, Congress, and his inner circle for days
- Austin's hospitalization occurred amid several international crises requiring the Defense Secretary's attention
- Austin will work remotely for a while before returning to the Pentagon, and is expected to make a full recovery