US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologized for not informing President Joe Biden and senior staff about his prostate cancer diagnosis before his hospitalization. He expressed regret for the secrecy surrounding his diagnosis and hospitalization, calling it a 'gut punch' that had shaken him. Austin's battle with prostate cancer prompted new federal guidelines and triggered a political firestorm. He addressed his handling of the hospitalization at a press conference, acknowledging that he should have disclosed his diagnosis to the president. The situation has raised questions about transparency and communication within the administration.
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'I should have told the president about my cancer diagnosis': US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologized for the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization, saying he regretted keeping his prostate cancer diagnosis private https://t.co/D5lTGo6rZX https://t.co/NLf7c2IkuT
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered a full apology for failing to disclose his battle with prostate cancer. His hospitalizations prompted new federal guidelines and triggered a political firestorm. https://t.co/kCfac7kkyh
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologized for failing to tell President Joe Biden and senior staff about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis ahead of time, adding that the health scare was a 'gut punch' that had shaken him https://t.co/D5lTGo6ZPv https://t.co/TsJqzDe106