Posted 1/10/2024, 10:44:49 AM
Defense Secretary Austin Kept Cancer Diagnosis Private, Prompting White House Review of Succession Policy
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin kept his prostate cancer diagnosis from the White House until this week
- Austin underwent surgery in December, then was hospitalized in January for complications
- The White House was not informed of the situation, raising concerns over transparency and succession planning
- Austin has apologized for not ensuring the public was properly informed about his condition
- The White House is reviewing notification procedures for when Cabinet members cannot perform their duties