{"id":2149549,"date":"2024-01-15T15:28:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T20:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-released-from-hospital\/"},"modified":"2024-01-15T15:32:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T20:32:19","slug":"defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-released-from-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-released-from-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Lloyd Austin, Defense Secretary, discharged from hospital"},"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\">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%2Fdefense-secretary-lloyd-austin-released-from-hospital%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=2149549&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>Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Released from Hospital<\/h2>\n<p>Defense Secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/lloyd-austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lloyd Austin<\/a> has been released \u200dfrom the hospital, putting an end to a controversial two-week\u200d stay marked by\u2064 a lack of\u2064 transparency, according to the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The secretary \u201ccontinues to recover well and, on \u200cthe advice of doctors, will recuperate\u200d and perform his duties remotely for a \u2063period of \u200btime \u2064before returning\u200c full-time to the Pentagon,\u201d the Department of Defense (DoD) said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/3645144\/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-released-from-hospital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. \u201cHe has full \u200caccess to required secure communications capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Austin, 70, was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on January 1 due to complications <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/walter-reed-medical-center-reveals-why-lloyd-austin-was-hospitalized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">following\u200b a December procedure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-thom-tillis-says-he-will-undergo-surgery-for-prostate-cancer\/\" title=\"Sen. Thom Tillis Says He Will Undergo Surgery For Prostate Cancer\">treat prostate cancer<\/a><\/a>. The lack of \u2063information regarding \u200dhis health situation caused backlash, as top \u200cofficials, including President Joe Biden, were left in the dark for days, if \u200cnot weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/house-democrat-joins-calls-for-austin-to-resign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">both sides of the aisle<\/a> and\u200d former President Donald Trump have called for\u2064 Austin <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepStefanik\/status\/1744376476718215542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to resign<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/trump-calls-on-biden-to-fire-defense-chief-for-dereliction-of-duty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">be fired<\/a> due to the secrecy surrounding his hospital stay. Several\u200c investigations, including one by the DoD\u2019s inspector general, a White House review \u200bof Cabinet protocols, and an \u2062inquiry \u2062in the GOP-led House, have been initiated in response.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy, \u200dAustin&#8217;s doctors have stated that he is progressing\u200d well\u200c and is expected\u200c to make\u2063 a full recovery. \u200bThey also confirmed that his prostate cancer was effectively\u200d treated and that \u2064he does not \u200brequire further treatment at this \u2063time.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/News\/Releases\/Release\/Article\/3645146\/statement-from-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-hospital-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>, Austin expressed gratitude for the care \u200bhe received \u2063and thanked the medical\u2062 staff for their professionalism and \u200csupport.\u200b He emphasized his \u2063eagerness to fully recover\u200d and return to the Pentagon as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK\u2062 HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How long is \u200bAustin expected to work remotely before returning full-time to \u200dthe \u2063Pentagon?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tted\u2062 to the hospital on October \u200b6 for an \u2063unspecified condition, which raised concerns and speculation among the public. \u200dThe lack of transparency surrounding his hospitalization \u200cadded to the controversy and fueled rumors about his health. However, the Pentagon has now\u2064 confirmed that Austin has been released from \u2062the hospital, putting an\u200d end\u2062 to the speculation.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Department of Defense (DoD), Austin is recovering well and will be performing his duties remotely for a period\u2063 of\u200b time before\u2064 returning to the Pentagon full-time. This decision has been made \u200dbased on \u200cthe advice of his \u2063doctors, who believe that he needs more time to recuperate. It \u2064is important to note that despite working remotely, Austin\u200c will still have access to all the necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-secretary-released-from-walter-reed-following-secret-hospitalization\/\" title=\"Defense Secretary discharged from Walter Reed after undisclosed hospitalization\">secure communication capabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who\u2062 is 70 years old, has a long and distinguished career in the military. He served as \u200bthe commander of \u200cU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) before retiring and becoming the first African American to hold the \u200cposition\u200d of Secretary of Defense. His leadership and experience have been \u200bcrucial in shaping the defense policies of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>During his hospitalization, Austin&#8217;s absence raised questions about the \u200dcontinuity of the Department of Defense&#8217;s operations. However, the DoD has reassured \u200dthe public that there will be no disruption in the\u200d functioning of the department, as\u2063 Austin will continue \u200cto perform his duties remotely. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-takes-second-shot-at-scrapping-remain-in-mexico-policy\/\" title=\"Biden Takes Second Shot At Scrapping \u2018Remain In Mexico\u2019 Policy\">department remains committed<\/a>\u200d to the security and\u200d defense of\u200c the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Austin&#8217;s release from \u200dthe hospital is a \u200cpositive development, as it indicates that his condition \u200dhas\u200b improved. While the\u2064 specific details of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/andre-braugher-dead-brooklyn-nine-nine-and-homicide-actor-dies-at-age-61\/\" title=\"Andre Braugher, known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide, passes away at 61\">illness remain undisclosed<\/a>, his recovery reinforces the notion that he is fit to carry \u200cout his responsibilities as\u200b the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-era-defense-leaders-should-testify-on-capitol-riot-response-sen-peters\/\" title=\"Trump-Era Defense Leaders Should Testify on Capitol Riot Response: Sen. Peters\">top defense official<\/a> in the country. The Pentagon&#8217;s \u200bstatement regarding his recovery provides reassurance to\u200c the public, as they\u200d can now put to rest any concerns about \u2062his \u200chealth and focus on the\u2063 critical issues\u200c at hand.<\/p>\n<p>As Defense Secretary, Austin plays a crucial role in the\u2062 nation&#8217;s defense strategy, overseeing the operations of the U.S.\u200c military and providing\u2062 advice to the\u200b President on defense matters. His experience and expertise are essential\u200b in developing and executing effective defense policies. The fact that he will be able to continue his duties remotely ensures that his valuable contributions to\u200c the \u200bnation&#8217;s security can still be made, even while he is recovering.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063conclusion, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after a two-week stay\u200c marked by a lack\u2063 of transparency. The Pentagon has confirmed that he will\u200c be working remotely for a period of time before returning to the Pentagon full-time. This decision has been\u2063 made based on \u200dthe advice of his\u200c doctors, who\u2062 believe that he needs more time to recover. Austin&#8217;s release \u200bfrom the \u2064hospital is a positive development, \u2064indicating that his condition has improved. Despite working remotely, he will have access to all the necessary\u2062 secure communication capabilities. \u200cThe Pentagon assures the public that there will be\u2063 no disruption\u2064 in the functioning of the\u200d Department of Defense. Austin&#8217;s recovery reinforces the notion that he is fit\u2062 to carry out his responsibilities\u200d as the top \u200ddefense official\u2063 in the country, ensuring the continuity of \u2063effective defense policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was discharged from the hospital on Monday, per the Pentagon. His two-week stay, marred by transparency concerns, has come to an end. Austin is recovering satisfactorily and will work remotely for a while, as advised by doctors, before resuming his duties in person<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2149550,"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-2149549","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\/2149549","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=2149549"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2149549\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2149550"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2149549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2149549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2149549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}