US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin undergoes medical procedure and temporarily transfers power to deputy

Published: 25 May 2024 at 03:26

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, 70, underwent a successful, elective, and minimally invasive medical procedure unrelated to his cancer diagnosis. He temporarily transferred power to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks while being treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The procedure did not affect his positive cancer prognosis. Austin previously faced criticism for not disclosing earlier hospital stays, leading to investigations and congressional testimony in late February.

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