Even earlier, the minister was diagnosed with cancer.
The United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, will undergo elective surgery for previously diagnosed bladder problems.
The official will again not be able to perform his duties for a certain time.
This was stated in the statement of Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder.
He said that the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center would carry out the minimally invasive surgical procedure today.
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At this time, Austin’s deputy, Kathleen Hicks, will temporarily perform the duties of the Secretary of Defense.
The department additionally said Austin’s bladder issue had nothing to do with the cancer diagnosis and had no bearing on his helpful prognosis.
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Recall that US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin received a prostate cancer diagnosis. However, the White House did not know about it until the beginning of January 2024, when information appeared in the media about the hospitalization of the head of the Pentagon. Austin was discharged on January 15, and he was still receiving home treatment for some time. Additionally, on February 12, the official was back in the clinic because of bladder issues.
At the same time, there were speculations about who could lead the Pentagon, especially against the background of reports about the current head’s health problems. But the White House said that President Joe Biden does not plan to fire Austin.
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