{"id":2141921,"date":"2024-01-05T22:44:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T03:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-shocker-defense-secretary-hospitalized-days-ago-press-alarmed-by-late-notice\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T22:47:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T03:47:03","slug":"biden-admin-shocker-defense-secretary-hospitalized-days-ago-press-alarmed-by-late-notice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-shocker-defense-secretary-hospitalized-days-ago-press-alarmed-by-late-notice\/","title":{"rendered":"Defense Secretary Hospitalized, Biden Administration Faces Criticism for Delayed Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-admin-shocker-defense-secretary-hospitalized-days-ago-press-alarmed-by-late-notice%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2141921&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Biden Administration Faces Backlash for Delayed Announcement of Defense Secretary&#8217;s\u200c Hospitalization<\/h2>\n<p>The Biden administration has\u200d come under fire for waiting until Friday to disclose that Defense Secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/lloyd-austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lloyd\u200d Austin<\/a> had \u2062been hospitalized earlier in the week. This\u200b delay of several days has raised concerns among the Pentagon press corps.<\/p>\n<p>Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat \u200dRyder released a statement on Austin&#8217;s hospitalization at the close of business on Friday, leaving many journalists alarmed. The statement revealed that Austin had been admitted to Walter Reed\u200d National Military Medical Center for complications following\u200d a recent elective \u200cmedical \u200cprocedure.<\/p>\n<p>Ryder assured that Austin is recovering well and is expected to resume his full duties. However, the lack of\u200d disclosure about Austin&#8217;s health earlier in the week \u200bhas sparked criticism from media \u200bmembers, some of whom have covered the Pentagon for decades.<\/p>\n<p>Barbara Starr, a former Pentagon \u200ccorrespondent for CNN, expressed her shock and concern, stating that the failure to disclose\u2063 Austin&#8217;s illness undermines the Pentagon&#8217;s credibility. \u2064She emphasized the importance of transparency and truthfulness in the Department of Defense&#8217;s relationship \u2063with\u2064 the\u2064 press.<\/p>\n<p>ABC News senior Pentagon\u200c reporter Luis Martinez also questioned the delay\u2062 in \u2064acknowledging Austin&#8217;s hospitalization, prompting\u2063 the Pentagon Press Association to request a meeting with DoD public affairs officials to address the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The association&#8217;s letter described the late notice as an &#8220;outrage&#8221; and criticized the administration\u2064 for not adhering to the standard \u200ddisclosure practices followed by\u2063 other federal departments. It emphasized the public&#8217;s right to know about the health status of senior officials, especially the nation&#8217;s top defense leader.<\/p>\n<p>Given the \u2062ongoing military threats and national security \u200cresponsibilities, the letter argued that it is crucial for the \u200bAmerican public\u2062 to be informed about\u200d the health and decision-making ability of the defense secretary.<\/p>\n<h3>Reactions on Social Media<\/h3>\n<p>The delayed announcement\u2063 has also sparked discussions on social media platforms. Many users expressed their concerns and questioned \u200dthe seriousness of Austin&#8217;s condition and the reasons \u200bbehind his inability to perform his duties.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin\u2062 has been hospitalized since New Year&#8217;s Day but the\u200c Biden admin didn&#8217;t disclose\u200b it until tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Biden admin &#8220;refuses to say how serious his condition was or why\u2064 he was not able to perform \u200dhis duties.&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ChfSfktNcv\">pic.twitter.com\/ChfSfktNcv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2064 Citizen Free\u200c Press (@CitizenFreePres) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CitizenFreePres\/status\/1743462533141315870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Pentagon Press Association\u2019s letter to Chris Meagher and \u2063Major\u200d General\u2062 Ryder in response to the public not being \u2062made aware that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4i1fywpBPo\">pic.twitter.com\/4i1fywpBPo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Task &#038; Purpose (@TaskandPurpose)\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TaskandPurpose\/status\/1743450095641674051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The controversy surrounding the delayed announcement has raised questions about the Biden administration&#8217;s commitment to transparency and\u2064 its relationship with the press.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE\u2064 DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u2064timely and transparent communication \u2063about health\u200b issues impacting the Department of Defense contribute to maintaining public trust and confidence?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ial for the public to be kept informed about any health issues that may impact the readiness and effectiveness of\u200c the Department of Defense. The association called for a transparent \u2063and \u2064timely communication approach to maintain\u200d the trust and confidence\u2062 of\u2062 the American \u200bpeople.<\/p>\n<p>Other journalists and media organizations have also criticized the Biden administration for the delayed announcement. They argued that the public has the right to be informed about the health of key\u200d government officials, particularly those responsible \u200dfor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-snubs-gop-leaders-on-new-iran-diplomacy\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Snubs GOP Leaders on New Iran Diplomacy\">national security matters<\/a>.\u2064 Transparency and accountability are fundamental principles of democracy, and any perceived lack \u200cthereof can erode public trust in the government.<\/p>\n<p>The incident also raises questions \u200dabout the administration&#8217;s \u2064communication strategy and \u200bits handling of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tax-filing-software-sent-sensitive-user-information-to-facebook-report\/\" title=\"Tax Filing Software Sent Sensitive User Information to Facebook: Report\">potentially sensitive information<\/a>. In an era of rapid and widespread communication, it is essential for government officials to be open and proactive in sharing information that affects the\u2062 public interest. Failure to do so can feed \u2063speculation and conspiracy theories, undermining the credibility and effectiveness of the administration.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the delayed \u2063announcement has\u2063 renewed concerns \u2062about the health\u200c of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-probe-biden-admin-bid-to-nix-sanctions-on-iran\/\" title=\"Lawmakers Probe Biden Admin Bid To Nix Sanctions on Iran\">senior government officials<\/a>.\u200d Austin&#8217;s hospitalization following a medical procedure raises questions about \u200cthe overall well-being of key \u200ddecision-makers in the government. The public deserves to know if\u2064 their leaders are capable of fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, particularly in critical positions such as defense.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that the Biden administration&#8217;s delay in disclosing Austin&#8217;s hospitalization demonstrates a lack of transparency and accountability. They suggest that such actions only serve to fuel mistrust and \u2063skepticism in an\u200c already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-can-have-access-to-only-some-of-trumps-financial-records-judge-rules\/\" title=\"Democrats Can Have Access To Only Some Of Trump\u2019s Financial Records, Judge Rules\">polarized political climate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In response \u2063to the backlash, the Biden administration has acknowledged the concerns raised and \u200chas promised \u200cto address them. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated that the administration would review its communication processes \u2064and strive for greater transparency moving\u2064 forward.<\/p>\n<p>The incident\u2063 involving Defense Secretary Austin&#8217;s delayed announcement highlights \u200cthe importance of open and timely communication in government.\u200c It serves as a reminder that transparency and accountability are not only necessary \u2062for building \u200cpublic trust but also essential for \u200censuring \u2063the effective functioning of democratic institutions. Moving forward, it is crucial for the Biden administration to prioritize transparency\u200c and to promptly disclose information that impacts the public interest. Failure to\u2063 do so risks further eroding trust \u2063in the\u200d government and undermining its ability to effectively govern and make informed decisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pentagon press corps grew concerned as the Biden administration disclosed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin&#8217;s hospitalization on Friday, despite it occurring on Monday. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder shared a concise update on Austin&#8217;s condition through a statement released by the Department of Defense (DoD)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2141922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2141921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141921","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2141921"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141921\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2141922"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2141921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2141921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2141921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}