Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been diagnosed with prostate cancer after being hospitalized and treated at Walter Reed Medical Center for several days. Austin was admitted on New Year’s Day for complications from a surgery he had and the Pentagon did not disclose his hospitalization until several days later.
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He kept his illness secret. He should lose his job.
The government is big. Some departments are “run” differently and independent of the WH? I guess no one knew this?
The Empire discards it's Loyalists.
No general anesthesia. But we aren't stupid. He was septic. Omg 6th in line.
This is such an attempt at distraction. First of all, if this man has Cancer, my compassion is with him and his family. HOWEVER, it does not take away from the fact that he was in an ICU ward in hospital and did not disclose this to the President. let's stay focused on the issue at hand please. Also, if in fact he was NOT anesthetized at any time (which I find unbelievable as he was in an ICU ), it makes the situation even worse as he made a clear minded decision not to advise the president of his unavailability.
Prayers for complete healing.
Austin you are heal in jesus name Amen
I am praying for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his family, because prostate cancer is a disease that Black men don't survive and we have lost a lot of top politicians, civil rights leaders, and actors to prostate cancer. After being diagnosed and having surgery in December, and complications from the surgery in a matter of a few days tells me this was far more advanced and doctors were trying to get a handle on his condition quickly. I can only imagine the fear and uncertainty Defense Secretary Austin is going through at this time with his family, especially around the holidays to get a diagnosis like this. The Defense Secretary isn't obligated to notify the public of his condition, as long as Austin gave his second in command full power, and his staffer admitted to dropping the ball in notifying the White House when Austin was in the hospital. That's all the public and news media needs to know. I wish Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin a speedy recover and I'm praying he survives this.
That’s unfortunate. How is a prostate surgery considered elective?
I still dont believe in medical release to the public. I believe its dangerous.
Time to get that prostate checked
Wasnt a problem until after
Give privacy.
Please leave him alone
Men after the age of 50 could be screened for prostate cancer by PSA & DRE, so I'm wondering how to appoint someone to a very important position, such as the Defense Secretary of the most powerful country worldwide, without comprehensive health screening!
Joe Biden and his Administration is a Cancer to America and our Constitution.
This Could Save our Military and the World.
There is an issue with the chain of command but otherwise this is Austins personal problem and not a major news story.
How is this news. He's 70 years old. 70! We have a nursing home leading this country
🇺🇸….IF THIS WAS TRUMP'S TERM..☝️THE TRUTH WOULD'VE BEEN OUT DAY ONE…👌. BIDEN'S PARTY LIKES HIDDING FACTS..📺..👎..
DEI CAN'T DO AS GOOD AS
When I was on active duty, someone knew of my whereabouts for the entire 12 years !!
He might have has prostate cancer but Biden knew where he was he was on unofficial business inKJV Where he was wounded
Wish the secretary well and pray for him. Heartless Media…
Might be but that’s not where he was Biden knew where he was he sent him on unofficial business he got wounded in KJV
Praying for SecretaryOf Defense a Great Man Get well Soon General Austin.❤
Praying for a speedy recovery 🙏
Yeah—NO EXCUSE for putting the country at RISK— The Great Mastermind of the AFGHANISTAN WITHDRAWAL….😂
Inspite of the nature of the medical condition the President and the second in command should have been informed.
I would separate/relieve him of his duties in a dignified manner.
😂😂😂 he has got an uncureable Case of cranial rectal inversion !!!!!
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I cover Secy Austin with the effecacious blood of the LORD Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I speak healing over his body. I cover his family. I cover his purpose. I cover his health. I cover his mind. I cover his staff. I cover the United States of America in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth 🙌❤️💕 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Apparently HIPPA applies to public officials!!
Keeping health concerns private is fine,but being responsible to tell your boss and second in command you will not be at work is absolute. You cant just not show up for work, most would be fired.
Has a single person expressed concern for the man's health ? Well I am, and I hope Mr. Austin is feeling well and praying that he's on his way to recovery.
The most transparent administration in history folks😅
I think it is hard to admit because it's personal and treatment results in impotence. Lloyd hear me, women love fingers and tongue just as much. More, more, more in my case. You will experience a whole new world. Pleasing the lady is incredible. I promise.
Wishing him the best. Regardless of politics, he has served the nation honorably over the years and I hope he continues to get the best treatment.
What's everyone's problem with this???
The man is sick, we don't need to blame him for having a medical care and not telling us.
America had a half dead president during WW2.
Seems odd that doesn’t step down… every thing is good..doesn’t sound good to me.
Sheesh. Imagine someone telling the world about every minute of your procedure. Is this really necessary?
I wish him well.
Praying he gets better. Funny how half the comments are men or Russian bots who clearly have no compassion let alone brains. This is a wake up call to get your prostates checked people! Praying for a speedy Recovery for Secy Austin❤️🩹
It is not his place to not inform, send him packing. Makes him look cowedly.
BS, prostate cancer is slow growing and does not creep up on a man such as this…he would be getting screened as a military man so I assume the urinary tract infection escalated his PSA numbers initiating a biopsy which let to his down time…
Comments from doctors only please…
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NBC can't even get this report right.
All medical procedures are "elective" in that one can always refuse treatment.
Boo boo . He went AWOL .. needs to resign
Incompetent diversity hire