U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a live press conference from the Pentagon, addressing important matters and taking questions from reporters. During the conference, he received well-wishes for his speedy recovery and was asked about the upcoming 30-day review and potential resignations within his team.
Regarding the 30-day review, Secretary Austin committed to as much transparency as possible. He emphasized the importance of sharing information with the public, but did note that certain classified elements of the review would need to be withheld due to national security concerns. Nevertheless, Austin expressed his dedication to sharing as much information as possible in a timely manner.