{"id":2173986,"date":"2024-02-12T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-secretary-austin-transferred-into-critical-care-transfers-duties-to-deputy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-12T10:02:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:02:45","slug":"defense-secretary-austin-transferred-into-critical-care-transfers-duties-to-deputy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-secretary-austin-transferred-into-critical-care-transfers-duties-to-deputy\/","title":{"rendered":"Defense Secretary Austin transferred to critical care, delegates duties to deputy"},"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\">22<\/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-austin-transferred-into-critical-care-transfers-duties-to-deputy%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=2173986&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\u200d Secretary Lloyd Austin Transferred\u2063 to Critical Care<\/h2>\n<p>Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted \u200bto Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday\u200c night for a bladder \u2062issue, according to a statement from the Pentagon. This development adds another twist to the ongoing health controversy surrounding Austin, which began last month when he was secretly hospitalized \u2062for\u2062 complications following a procedure to treat prostate cancer.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cEarlier today, Secretary of\u200c Defense \u200bLloyd J. Austin III was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be seen for symptoms suggesting\u2064 an\u200c emergent bladder issue,\u201d the\u2062 Pentagon said in a statement. \u201cTonight, after\u200d a\u2062 series of \u2064tests \u200dand evaluations, the Secretary was\u2062 admitted into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kids-sickened-by-cannabis-infused-edibles-soars-as-pot-becomes-legal-in-more-states\/\" title=\"Kids Sickened By Cannabis-Infused Edibles Soars As Pot Becomes Legal In More States\">critical care unit<\/a> at Walter Reed National \u200bMilitary Medical Center for supportive care and close \u200bmonitoring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this time, it is not clear how long \u2063Secretary Austin will remain hospitalized,\u201d\u2062 the statement continued.\u2062 \u201cThe current bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated\u200d full recovery. His \u200bcancer prognosis remains excellent. Updates on the Secretary\u2019s\u2063 condition will be provided as soon as \u2062possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder also stated that\u2063 Austin has transferred\u2062 his duties to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks. This move comes after Austin faced \u2062criticism earlier this year for not informing top officials about his previous hospitalization and cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Defense confirmed that Austin resumed his duties from home after being released \u200bfrom the hospital on\u200b January 15. He\u2064 returned to work at the Pentagon on January 29 and is scheduled to\u200c testify before a House \u2063committee on February 29 regarding his failure to\u200c disclose \u2063his hospitalization.<\/p>\n<p>During a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-gov-cuomo-shunned-experts-embraced-lobbyists-drove-top-health-officials-to-quit-over-pandemic-response-report\/\" title=\"NY Gov. Cuomo Shunned Experts, Embraced Lobbyists, Drove Top Health Officials To Quit Over Pandemic Response: Report\">recent press conference<\/a>, Austin expressed \u2062regret for\u2062 how\u200b he handled his cancer diagnosis and hospitalization.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe did not handle this right, and I did \u2062not\u200d handle this right,\u201d Austin admitted. \u201cI\u2064 should\u2019ve told the president about my \u2063cancer \u2064diagnosis. \u2064I should have also told my team and the American public. \u2063And I take full responsibility. I apologize to my teammates and to the American\u200b people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><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><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Daniel Chaitin contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by\u200d Secretary\u2062 Austin being transferred \u200dto critical \u200bcare?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  A statement. \u201cFollowing appropriate examinations, Secretary \u2064Austin was transferred \u2063to critical care for further \u200devaluation and treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The admission to critical \u2064care clearly indicates that Austin&#8217;s condition has \u200bworsened significantly. While\u2064 the Pentagon did not provide further details about the exact nature of his \u200cbladder issue, the fact that he was transferred to \u2062critical care raises \u2064concerns about the seriousness of the situation. This comes \u2062just weeks after Austin underwent surgery for prostate cancer, which was originally\u200c kept secret from the public.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary Austin, who is 68 years old, took office as the United States \u200cSecretary of Defense on January 22, 2021, becoming the first African American to hold \u200bthis position. He is a retired four-star Army general and previously served as \u2063the\u2064 Commander of\u2062 U.S. Central Command. Austin&#8217;s appointment to the position was met with widespread approval, with many \u200blauding his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rhode-island-elections-a-look-at-the-democratic-favorite-and-republican-hoping-for-an-upset\/\" title=\"Rhode Island elections: Dems' top pick vs GOP's upset hopeful\">extensive military experience<\/a> and leadership \u200dskills.<\/p>\n<p>However, his health issues have raised questions about his ability to effectively carry out \u2062his \u200bduties as \u2062Defense Secretary. Being hospitalized twice \u200cin \u200ba span of just a few \u200dweeks raises concerns about the impact this may have on his ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/special-counsel-john-durham-asks-court-to-deny-sussmanns-motion-to-dismiss-without-merit\/\" title=\"Special Counsel John Durham Asks Court to Deny Sussmann's Motion to Dismiss: 'Without Merit'\">make critical decisions<\/a> and lead the Department of Defense. The role of Defense Secretary is crucial, particularly in a time when\u2064 the United States faces numerous complex security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Austin&#8217;s\u200d health concerns also highlight the need for transparency and\u200c open\u200d communication in government. \u200dThe fact that \u200dhis hospitalization for prostate cancer was initially undisclosed raises questions about\u2064 the level of transparency\u200d within the Pentagon and the Biden administration. If the public, and even some within the\u2063 administration, were unaware of his health issue, it\u200d raises\u200b concerns \u2062about how well-informed decision-making processes are within the government.<\/p>\n<p>As Defense Secretary, Austin is responsible for overseeing the\u200c nation&#8217;s military \u2063strategy \u2063and\u2062 operations, as well\u2063 as advising the President on defense-related matters.\u200b He plays a critical role in shaping the United States&#8217; national security policies and ensuring the readiness of the armed forces. Any health \u200cconcerns that impede his ability to fulfill these responsibilities \u2062can have significant implications for national security.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing health controversy surrounding Secretary Austin reaffirms the importance\u2063 of prioritizing the physical\u2064 well-being\u2062 of government officials. It serves\u200b as a reminder that individuals in positions of power and responsibility must take their\u2062 health seriously and ensure\u200c they are fit to\u2062 carry out their duties effectively. It also highlights the need for transparency \u200cand open \u2062communication in \u200dorder to\u2062 maintain public\u200b trust.<\/p>\n<p>As Secretary Austin receives critical care at Walter Reed National Military\u2064 Medical Center, the nation anxiously awaits updates on his condition. The hopes and prayers \u200cof many are with him for\u200b a swift recovery. In the meantime, the Department of Defense must navigate the challenges it faces with the utmost competency and efficiency, ensuring the security and well-being of the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was moved to critical care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center due to a bladder issue. This development adds to the ongoing health controversy surrounding Austin, which started last month due to his secretive nature. The Pentagon released a statement confirming the transfer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2173987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Lloyd-Austin-1-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2173986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Lloyd-Austin-1-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173986","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\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2173986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2173986\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2173987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2173986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2173986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2173986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}