Posted 1/8/2024, 1:14:00 PM
Trump Criticizes Defense Secretary for Lack of Transparency Around Hospitalization
- Trump calls for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to be fired for not informing Biden he was hospitalized
- Austin was hospitalized for a week after complications from surgery, delegated some duties
- Even Austin's deputy, the Joint Chiefs chairman weren't informed immediately
- Lack of transparency and communication about Austin's absence draws criticism
- Austin takes responsibility, admits he "could have done a better job" ensuring public was informed