Austin Under Fire for Delayed Notification of Hospitalization to White House
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Austin's preference for a low profile was seen as an asset by the White House until he failed to promptly inform them of his hospitalization.
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Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Day for prostate cancer treatment complications but did not inform the White House for several days.
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The delayed notification angered lawmakers and administration officials who say Austin should have promptly informed them.
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Throughout his military career, Austin avoided the spotlight and favored closed-door discussions.
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Austin has drawn bipartisan criticism over the lack of transparency around his hospitalization, with some calling for his resignation.