Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, who was hospitalized, said he was recovering. Quoted RIA News.
According to the US Secretary of Defense, he expects to return to the Pentagon soon.
He also stated that he could do a better job of informing the public about health issues and promised to do better.
“I also understand the media’s concerns about transparency and recognize that I can do more to keep the public accurately informed,” the defense chief said.
Before that, Politico reported, citing two officials reportedIt was stated that the Pentagon did not inform the White House about Austin’s hospitalization for three days.
As it is known, January 1st is Austin was hospitalized Having complications after a planned medical procedure.
At the same time, the Pentagon reported that the head of the defense department was recovering fairly quickly and was ready to fully return to work on January 6. The Ministry also stated that the Deputy Secretary of Defense is always ready to replace Austin if necessary. However, the US Department of Defense refused to say whether Austin was unconscious or in critical condition when he was taken to the hospital.
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