U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized due to complications from a minor elective procedure. The Pentagon's failure to disclose his hospitalization is counter to normal practice with senior U.S. officials and Cabinet members. The Pentagon Press Association has sent a letter of protest to Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder and Chris Meagher, the assistant defense secretary for public affairs.

January 05, 2024
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