In a surprising turn of events, the absence and lack of communication from the Secretary of Defense, Joseph Biden, has raised eyebrows and caused concerns regarding the management and coordination of the highest levels of power in the United States government.
Former Deputy National Security Advisor, Victoria Coates, expressed her astonishment at the situation, drawing parallels to former Secretary of State Al Haig's self-proclamation of control over the White House after President Reagan was shot. Coates emphasized that although Haig's actions were known to all and led to his subsequent resignation, the current scenario involving Secretary Biden presented an entirely different level of disregard for protocol and security.