Posted 1/8/2024, 5:34:31 PM
Pentagon Chief Austin Hospitalized After Procedure, Spends 4 Days in ICU
- Austin underwent an elective medical procedure on Dec. 22 and began experiencing severe pain over a week later on Jan. 1
- He was transported by ambulance to Walter Reed hospital and admitted to the ICU, where he remained for 4 days
- He has access to secure communications from the hospital and is still monitoring Pentagon operations
- The Pentagon did not announce his hospitalization until Jan. 5, 4 days after he was admitted
- Bipartisan criticism has emerged over the lack of transparency about Austin's medical condition and hospitalization