U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has accepted responsibility for not disclosing his recent hospitalisation, admitting that he could have done a better job in informing the public. The Pentagon announced the hospitalisation four days after it occurred, citing complications from an elective medical procedure. The delay in disclosure raised concerns, especially given the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Austin, 70, was reportedly in the intensive care unit for four days. He assured that he would return to the Pentagon soon and thanked the medical staff for their care. The incident has sparked discussions about transparency and communication in the administration.
U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin Takes Responsibility for Failure to Disclose Hospitalisation
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