Democrat Rep. Deluzio Joins Growing Calls for Defense Secretary Austin's Resignation Over Cancer Diagnosis Transparency Concerns
• Rep. Chris Deluzio becomes first Democrat to call for Defense Secretary Austin's resignation due to lack of transparency around Austin's cancer diagnosis and hospitalization • Deluzio wrote he has lost trust in Austin's leadership of the Defense Department • A growing number of Republicans, including Reps. Stefanik and Rosendale, have also called for Austin's resignation • House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers announced an inquiry into the lack of transparency around Austin’s hospitalization • The White House is standing by Austin, saying Biden has complete confidence in him