On NBC's “Meet the Press Now” Wednesday, Biden 2024 campaign co-chairman Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “may” be dealing with his health issues and being hospitalized. Austin should have told the public sooner about his condition, but while it “absolutely” does not warrant Austin's resignation, the White House's investigation into the matter does clarify who was responsible for informing the public of Austin's condition. It will become clear whether the matter is true or not, and Mr. Austin does not want to appear in front of the president. White House investigation.
Host Peter Alexander asked: “Has this issue reached a level where the Secretary of Defense needs to resign, or in your opinion should someone else serve as Secretary of Defense?”
Cliburn replied: Perhaps he should have spoken sooner. He, from my understanding, thought he was going in for a simple ingress and egress procedure. And it happened, but after 4 or 5 days the complications started. And that changed things a lot. Now, who is responsible in that case? The investigation that the White House is conducting will reveal what needs to be done, but I'm not going to back down. ”
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