Biden Frustrated by Delayed Notification of Austin's Hospitalization
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President Biden was frustrated at not being informed sooner about Defense Secretary Austin's hospitalization. The White House didn't learn about it until 3 days after he was admitted.
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Austin was hospitalized on January 1st after experiencing complications from a minor elective procedure he had on December 22nd. He was admitted to the ICU.
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The timeline for disclosing Austin's hospitalization and health issues has raised questions inside and outside government.
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Austin took responsibility and said he could have done better at ensuring the public was appropriately informed about his condition.
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The Pentagon is dealing with several major international situations, including tensions in the Middle East and supporting Ukraine against the Russian invasion.