Posted 1/12/2024, 8:29:29 PM
Biden Stands By Austin Despite Lapse in Judgment Over Hospitalization Nondisclosure
- Biden says Austin still has his confidence, but not revealing hospitalization was a lapse in judgment
- Austin was hospitalized last week for complications from prostate cancer surgery
- Austin did not disclose his hospitalization to Biden or senior officials until Jan. 4
- Austin kept his prostate cancer diagnosis secret until this week
- Austin's lack of disclosure has led to criticism from both parties and calls for his resignation