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Report: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Went MIA Twice Last Year And Didn’t Tell Congress

  • Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker and 11 Republican Senators demand accountability from President Joe Biden for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's failure to notify Congress of his hospitalizations, which violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act twice.
  • The Department of Defense Inspector General's report revealed that during Austin's absence, no one had control of the nuclear football, increasing risks to national security.
  • The report highlighted that Austin was hospitalized for complications related to a prostate cancer diagnosis and did not inform key officials for several days.
  • Senators expressed concern over lapses in the chain of command, stating that these incidents could have left the nation vulnerable to attacks. They emphasized the need for accountability for Austin's actions.
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The Federalist broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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