Posted 1/12/2024, 10:19:48 PM
Biden Stands By Austin After Delayed Disclosure of Hospitalization
- Biden affirms he has confidence in Austin amid scrutiny over delayed disclosure of defense secretary's hospitalization
- Biden says Austin had a "lapse in judgment" by not informing White House of hospitalization sooner
- Austin acknowledges he should have done better job ensuring public was appropriately informed
- White House acknowledges being unaware of Austin's hospitalization was a problem
- Austin remains hospitalized in good condition, in contact with staff and monitoring operations