And the lifelong, pathological and serial liar and senile, demented, and corrupt 46th President failed to fire him immediately!
Good, the nightmare of the 46th President ends tomorrow at midnight!
Was this defense secretary also a DEI choice? Apparently so!
"... Austin was hospitalized for two weeks at the start of 2024 for complications related to surgery to treat prostate cancer. The Pentagon faced sharp criticism for waiting several days to inform the White House that Austin was in the hospital — and at one point, in the intensive care unit. ...
The report states that during the course of his hospitalization, Austin transferred authority of some of his duties to his deputy secretary of defense from Jan. 2 to 5, but neither of them notified Congress or the White House Situation Room in a "timely manner" as required. ..."
"... Secretary Austin resumed his authorities on the evening of January 5, but he remained hospitalized through January 15. During this period, he had three additional medical procedures. For two procedures—those on January 6 and January 8—he was moderately sedated and received written and verbal advice not to engage in activities requiring unimpaired physical and mental ability for 24 hours after the procedures. He was also advised that general anesthesia might be required. Nevertheless, Secretary Austin did not transfer his authorities and the OIG found no evidence that a transfer was considered or that Secretary Austin informed the Deputy Secretary or his Chief of Staff of the procedures. ..."
