Posted 2/29/2024, 6:31:04 PM
Republicans Criticize Defense Secretary for Not Disclosing Cancer Surgery and Hospitalization to Biden
- Republican lawmakers criticized Austin for not disclosing his prostate cancer surgery and hospitalization to President Biden.
- Austin acknowledged a breakdown in communication, saying he should have promptly informed the president, his team, Congress, and the public.
- Republicans questioned how Biden could go days without knowing Austin was hospitalized.
- Austin opted to keep his initial cancer surgery and subsequent hospitalization secret.
- Republican Representative Banks said Austin's secret hospitalization embarrassed the US, and he was surprised Biden did not ask for Austin's resignation.