US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been admitted to the hospital due to symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue, according to the Pentagon. As a precautionary measure, Austin has transferred his duties to Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks.
Unlike his previous hospital stay for prostate cancer treatment, the Biden administration officials were promptly informed about Austin's condition. The Pentagon has not disclosed how long Austin will remain hospitalized. However, it has been reported that he has taken with him both unclassified and classified communication systems necessary for his work.
