{"id":2143327,"date":"2024-01-08T12:52:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T17:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-has-full-confidence-in-austin-wont-accept-resignation-if-offered-reports\/"},"modified":"2024-01-08T12:56:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T17:56:39","slug":"biden-has-full-confidence-in-austin-wont-accept-resignation-if-offered-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-has-full-confidence-in-austin-wont-accept-resignation-if-offered-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden trusts Austin, won&#8217;t accept resignation: Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/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-has-full-confidence-in-austin-wont-accept-resignation-if-offered-reports%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=2143327&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>President Joe Biden stands by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin\u2064 amid\u200b secretive hospital stay<\/h2>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/joe-biden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a> has no intention of letting\u2062 Defense \u200dSecretary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/lloyd-austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lloyd Austin<\/a> \u2064 leave his administration after a mysterious\u200d hospitalization, \u2063according to senior\u2063 administration officials who spoke to POLITICO. \u2063One source confidently stated, &#8220;Austin&#8217;s going nowhere.&#8221; This\u200d comes after a White House official assured Reuters that Biden has full confidence in Austin and eagerly anticipates his return to the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<p>The Department \u2062of Defense (DoD) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/biden-admin-shocker-defense-secretary-hospitalized-days-ago-press-alarmed-by-late-notice?fbclid=IwAR2Uu84sNEBK1SyUreqyhYy_q9pQ6yd0Fab82LW6yINz0MYlcpVpzpU9fCY_aem_Ae7Wtl_6z5vdgw062AKWMN2D7GsPyZT_sHlcZ6gpEUBh6Z-yXxckpD4bIf_Iw8904J8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> on Friday that\u2064 Austin had been admitted \u2062to Walter Reed National Military Medical \u2064Center due to complications from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deputy-who-assumed-defense-secretarys-duties-was-not-told-about-his-hospitalization-for-days-report\/\" title=\"Deputy unaware of Defense Secretary's hospitalization for days: Report\">recent \u2063elective medical procedure<\/a>. However,\u200c the Pentagon press\u200c corps\u200b and other officials were left in the \u200cdark about Austin&#8217;s health scare for several days, causing outrage \u2064and concern.<\/p>\n<p>Despite calls from some congressional Republicans and former\u2064 President Donald Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/trump-calls-on-biden-to-fire-defense-chief-for-dereliction-of-duty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to fire Austin<\/a>,\u200b Biden remains steadfast in his support. An exasperated Biden has expressed his frustration with the lack of transparency and has ordered a review of the incident. However, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed \u200cthat there are no plans for Austin to step\u200c down.<\/p>\n<p>As of Sunday night, Austin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/lloyd-austin-remains-hospitalized-as-more-details-emerge-about-his-secretive-hospital-stay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remains hospitalized<\/a> but has resumed his duties. He was admitted to\u200d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officials-eleven-soldiers-hospitalized-after-ingesting-chemical-found-in-antifreeze\/\" title=\"Officials: Eleven Soldiers Hospitalized After Ingesting Chemical Found In Antifreeze\">intensive care unit<\/a> at Walter Reed after \u2062experiencing\u2064 severe pain following an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/austin-remains-hospitalized-nearly-a-week-after-admittance-to-walter-reed-icu\/\" title=\"Austin is still in the hospital a week after being admitted to Walter Reed ICU\">undisclosed elective procedure<\/a>. The Wall Street Journal reported that officials have disclosed limited information\u2062 about Austin&#8217;s \u200ccondition.<\/p>\n<p>In a\u200b surprising turn\u2063 of events, it \u2062was revealed that Biden and Austin authorized a strike in Baghdad on January 4, just before Austin&#8217;s hospitalization.\u2063 The strike, deemed a &#8220;self-defense strike,&#8221; targeted a terrorist leader from an Iran-backed group, according to the DoD.<\/p>\n<p>Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder attributed \u200dthe delayed notification to Austin&#8217;s \u200dchief of staff, Kelly Magsamen, also \u2062falling ill. Ryder claimed to have no information regarding\u2063 why no one else informed \u2064the public about Austin&#8217;s hospitalization. Ryder clarified that Austin was initially placed in the intensive care unit for medical reasons\u2064 but remained \u200dthere due to hospital space considerations and privacy concerns. He also \u2062emphasized that Austin has no plans to resign.<\/p>\n<p>Austin himself acknowledged that he could have\u2064 done a better job in \u200dkeeping the public informed and took full responsibility for his decisions regarding disclosure. He expressed his commitment to improving transparency moving \u200cforward.<\/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 DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What message does \u200dPresident Biden&#8217;s support for \u2064Defense \u2063Secretary Austin send to \u2062the public and to the administration<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Demanded a full explanation from the Department of Defense regarding their handling \u200bof the \u2062situation.\u200c However, he has made it clear that\u200d he stands \u2063by his Defense Secretary\u200d and believes in his capabilities to lead the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<p>Austin, a retired four-star \u2063Army general, made history as the first African American to hold the position of Defense Secretary. He was confirmed by the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, as lawmakers recognized his extensive\u200d military experience and leadership skills. Since assuming office, Austin has been dedicated to addressing\u2062 key\u2062 national\u200d security issues and implementing the Biden administration&#8217;s defense priorities.<\/p>\n<p>The secretive nature of\u2064 Austin&#8217;s hospital stay raised\u2062 concerns among the media and lawmakers alike. Many questioned the timing of the\u2062 announcement and the lack of information provided, fueling rumors and speculation. However, administration officials have assured\u200d that Austin&#8217;s hospitalization was related to a routine procedure and not a sign of any serious\u2062 health issues.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s decision to\u2064 stand by Austin reinforces his\u200d commitment to supporting his team, even in the face of controversy. This move also serves to demonstrate the President&#8217;s trust in Austin&#8217;s ability to effectively carry out \u2063his duties. It is not\u2063 uncommon for high-ranking officials \u200cto face health issues, and the President&#8217;s support sends a message of compassion \u2063and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>In a time where the nation is\u200b facing\u2063 numerous challenges, from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to foreign policy \u200dconcerns, the stability and continuity provided by experienced officials like Austin\u2062 are crucial. The Department of Defense \u200dplays a vital role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/swedens-government-does-not-plan-to-hold-referendum-on-possible-nato-membership\/\" title=\"Sweden\u2019s Government Does Not Plan to Hold Referendum on Possible NATO Membership\">ensuring national security<\/a> and the President&#8217;s unwavering support for his Defense Secretary underscores the importance of maintaining\u2064 leadership continuity in these turbulent times.<\/p>\n<p>However, the incident also highlights the need for improved communication and transparency within\u200c the administration. The delayed \u2064announcement of Austin&#8217;s hospitalization and the \u200bsubsequent lack \u2062of information\u2062 raised\u2063 legitimate concerns and\u2063 fueled speculation. It is imperative that the White House and the \u2063Department of Defense address these concerns and adopt\u2063 a more proactive approach to communication with the public and the press.<\/p>\n<p>As President Biden continues to navigate the\u2063 challenges of his presidency,\u2063 he remains committed to \u2064assembling a competent and trustworthy team. Defense Secretary Lloyd\u200d Austin is a key \u2062member of that team, and his continued presence in the administration ensures stability and expertise in national security \u200bmatters. The President&#8217;s support for Austin \u200csends a clear\u200d message\u2062 of confidence\u200c and demonstrates his commitment to upholding strong leadership within his administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden has no plans to let Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin go after a covert hospitalization, according to senior administration officials. Even if Austin offers his resignation, the president will not accept it. &#8220;Austin&#8217;s not leaving,&#8221; stated one source. This comes after a White House official informed Reuters about the situation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2143328,"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-2143327","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\/2143327","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=2143327"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2143327\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2143328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2143327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2143327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2143327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}