U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently held a press conference at the Pentagon, addressing questions regarding his recent hospital visits. Austin confirmed that he had gone to the hospital on December 22nd and again on January 1st.
Responding to queries about his staff's knowledge of his hospital visits, Austin clarified that his team had been aware when he went to the hospital on December 22nd. He explained that his duties were transferred to the deputy as part of a planned procedure, and he chose to stay in the hospital overnight due to the involvement of anesthesia. The following day, authorities were transferred back to Austin.
