{"id":2162519,"date":"2024-01-29T20:30:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lloyd-austin-comes-back-to-pentagon-4-weeks-after-secret-hospitalization\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T20:33:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T01:33:11","slug":"lloyd-austin-comes-back-to-pentagon-4-weeks-after-secret-hospitalization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lloyd-austin-comes-back-to-pentagon-4-weeks-after-secret-hospitalization\/","title":{"rendered":"Lloyd Austin Returns to Pentagon After Secret Hospital Stay"},"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\">18<\/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%2Flloyd-austin-comes-back-to-pentagon-4-weeks-after-secret-hospitalization%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=2162519&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--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (Photo by JULIA \u200bNIKHINSON\/AFP via \u2063Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril Elfi<\/a><br \/>5:14 PM \u2013 Monday, January 29, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Defense Secretary\u200b Lloyd Austin has returned to the Pentagon four weeks after\u2062 being\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/newsroom\/defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-treated-for-prostate-cancer-hospitalized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hospitalized for prostate cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Austin went back to the Pentagon exactly four weeks after he was\u200d secretly hospitalized with complications from \u200bprostate \u200dcancer. <\/p>\n<p>The Defense Department released a statement announcing the release of Austin and stated that he has been working from \u2063home since he was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center\u2063 on January 15<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>According to doctors from Walter\u200b Reed who spoke to the press, Austin\u200c underwent the initial\u200c cancer\u200b surgery on\u200b December 22<sup>nd<\/sup>. <\/p>\n<p>Then, on January\u200b 1<sup>st<\/sup>, he began experiencing complications from the procedure, including nausea and severe abdominal, hip, and \u200cleg pain, which was later\u200c identified\u200d as a urinary \u200dtract infection (UTI).<\/p>\n<p>Austin waited until January 4<sup>th<\/sup> to tell White House \u2062staff about his emergency \u2064hospitalization, a communication lapse that \u2063can pose a risk to \u200bnational security. <\/p>\n<p>Austin returned to \u2062the \u200dfive-sided building at the same time that NATO\u2064 Secretary \u200bGeneral Jens Stoltenberg visited the Pentagon.\u2063 Stoltenberg met with Austin and other high-ranking defense officials to talk about the alliance\u2019s continued \u200csupport for Ukraine and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/japan-and-new-zealand-boost-defense-cooperation\/\" title=\"Japan and New Zealand Boost Defense Cooperation\">international security issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAt this important time, I\u2019m glad to be back at the Pentagon,\u201d Austin said. \u201cI feel good and am recovering well, but I\u2019m still recovering.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200dHouse Armed Services Committee has requested that Austin\u200d gives a testimony on the\u2062 ordeal\u200c during a hearing\u200d on February 14<sup>th<\/sup>, as many are calling for his resignation after the secrecy of his\u200c hospitalization.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news \u200dblasts directly\u2064 to your\u2063 inbox for\u2064 free. Subscribe\u2062 here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Americans could \u2064soon be forced to submit to mandatory vaccines and 24\/7 surveillance under a new \u201cpandemic treaty\u201d proposed by\u2063 Joe Biden and leaders at the W.H.O.. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>President Biden announced the U.S. will respond to an Iran-backed drone strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. \u200dservice \u200dmembers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The\u2064 Biden \u2064Administration is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-biden-seeks-endorsement-from-taylor-swift\/\" title=\"Biden seeks Taylor Swift's endorsement\">pushing gun control measures<\/a> onto\u2064 parents all in the name of \u200bpublic \u200bsafety. \u200d <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A Federal Jury orders Donald Trump to pay millions to \u200bwriter E. Jean Carroll. \u200b <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>January 29, 2024 \u2013 6:18 AM PST (Reuters) \u2013 \u2062Microsoft\u00a0(MSFT.O)\u00a0is expected to report a 15.8% jump in quarterly revenue, \u2062its best growth\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>X is in the process of hiring\u2063 100 content moderators for a new office in Austin,\u2064 Texas that \u2062will focus on \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/49ers-storm-back-in-second-half-to-stun-lions-reach-super-bowl\/\" title=\"49ers rally in second half, shock Lions, make it to Super Bowl\">fighting child abuse content<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Intel\u00a0slumped more than 12% on Friday following a bleak first-quarter revenue outlook<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Microsoft\u00a0will let go of 1,900 employees at \u2063Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063What protocols were followed to ensure proper communication and transparency \u200cregarding Lloyd Austin&#8217;s hospitalization for prostate cancer?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ring an upcoming hearing. The\u200d committee\u200c wants\u2062 to ensure that proper protocols were followed and that \u2062there were\u200c no\u200d lapses in communication or breaches\u2063 of national security\u2064 during Austin&#8217;s hospitalization.<\/p>\n<p>Austin&#8217;s return to the Pentagon comes at a critical time, with multiple international security challenges facing the United States. The ongoing conflict\u2064 in Ukraine, \u200caggressive actions from adversaries \u2063like China and Russia, and the continuing fight against terrorism are just some of the issues that the\u2063 Defense Department \u2062is dealing with.<\/p>\n<p>As the head of the Department of Defense, Austin\u2063 plays a crucial role in shaping\u200c US defense policy and strategy. His return to \u2063work \u2062signifies his commitment to fulfilling his duties\u200d and responsibilities, even \u200bin the face of personal \u2063health challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement of Austin&#8217;s\u2062 prostate cancer diagnosis and subsequent hospitalization sparked\u2062 concerns and \u2062discussions about transparency and accountability within the Defense Department. Some \u200ccritics argue that the delayed communication regarding Austin&#8217;s hospitalization raises questions about the department&#8217;s ability to \u200beffectively manage and address such sensitive matters.<\/p>\n<p>However, supporters of\u2064 Austin argue that his\u2064 health condition should not overshadow his qualifications and \u2063capabilities as Defense\u200b Secretary. Austin, a \u200bretired four-star Army general, has a long and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-picks-air-force-chief-charles-q-brown-as-top-us-general\/\" title=\"Biden selects Air Force Chief Charles Q. Brown as top US general.\">distinguished military career<\/a>, including serving as the commander of US Central Command.\u200b He brings extensive experience\u2064 and expertise to the role, which is crucial in navigating complex security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Austin&#8217;s return to work also reinforces the importance of prioritizing personal health while fulfilling\u2063 professional \u2064responsibilities. His resilience and\u2064 determination to recover while continuing to serve as\u2064 Defense \u2064Secretary set a positive example for others facing\u2062 health issues in demanding positions.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dAustin resumes his duties at the Pentagon, it is expected that he will \u2063provide an update on the \u200cprogress \u200cof his recovery and any adjustments he may need in managing his workload. The Defense \u2062Department and the American public will\u2063 undoubtedly be closely monitoring his health and performance.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the return of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to the Pentagon after his hospitalization for prostate cancer highlights his dedication to \u200dhis \u2063role and the importance of \u2064transparency and accountability within the Defense Department. Austin&#8217;s health challenges should \u200dnot undermine his qualifications or ability to lead, as he \u200dbrings significant experience and expertise to the \u2063position. His return serves as a reminder to prioritize personal health while\u2062 fulfilling \u2064professional responsibilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prostate cancer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2196,"featured_media":2162520,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2162519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"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\/2162519","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\/2196"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2162519"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2162519\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2162520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2162519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2162519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2162519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}