Posted 1/6/2024, 9:13:16 PM
Defense Secretary Austin Hospitalized, Misses 4 Days After Surgery Complications
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spent 4 days in intensive care since Jan. 1, per NBC News report
- Austin, 70, was admitted to Walter Reed hospital on New Year's Day after complications from elective medical procedure
- Pentagon issued statement late Friday; Austin resumed duties Friday night and is "recovering well"
- NBC cited officials saying Austin unable to perform duties since Jan. 1; deputy Kathleen Hicks was on leave
- Comes as Pentagon dealing with crises in Middle East and ongoing Ukraine war