Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo medical procedure

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Source: Axios

2 hours ago


Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to undergo a medical procedure Friday and will be temporarily relinquish his duties, the Pentagon said.

The big picture: The announcement comes after criticism to the initial secrecy surrounding Austin's two-week hospitalization earlier this year following complications from prostate cancer treatment.

"The Secretary has determined he will be temporarily unable to perform his functions and duties during the procedure," Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement, adding that Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks will assume his post.

The White House and Congress have been notified, per Ryder.

The Pentagon did not immediately respond to Axios' request for information on how long Austin will be unable to perform his duties.

Zoom in: The non-surgical procedure is elective and a minimally invasive follow-up to a bladder issue unrelated to his prior prostate cancer issues.


Read more: https://www.axios.com/2024/05/24/lloyd-austin-bladder-walter-reed

[BoRaGard]

1. Step aside, General

With respect, General, it's time to pass the baton.

Please take care of yourself.

[IronLionZion]

3. "The White House and Congress have been notified"

Fox News will still complain about it anyway and try to turn it into some sort of scandal