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Lloyd Austin is hospitalized for a bladder issue, but will continue to carry out his duties as secretary of defense

Feb 11, 2024 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    -14% Somewhat Liberal

  • Reliability

    15% ReliablePoor

  • Policy Leaning

    -16% Somewhat Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    6% Positive

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24% Positive

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54% : For now, Austin will continue to carry out the duties of his office, Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said, but Deputy Sec. of Defense Kathleen Hicks is prepared to assume his duties if needed.
50% : U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin waits for the arrival of Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Duale during a honor cordon at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 7, 2024.Kevin Dietsch / Getty ImagesU.S. Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin was transported to the hospital Sunday afternoon for a bladder issue, according to a statement from a Pentagon spokesperson.

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