Posted 2/11/2024, 9:56:00 PM
Defense Secretary Austin Hospitalized Again Ahead of Europe Trip, Raising Questions About Notification Policies
- Defense Secretary Austin back in hospital for emergent bladder issue ahead of travel to Europe
- Austin was previously hospitalized in December for prostate cancer surgery and developed an infection a week later
- Pentagon officials did not properly notify White House, Congress, or public about previous hospitalization
- Austin was expected to travel to Brussels and NATO meetings this week; unclear if he still will
- Austin previously apologized for not properly notifying officials about earlier hospitalization and took responsibility