'I did not handle this right': Austin apologizes for handling of hospitalization

In his first briefing since his health scare, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin apologized for the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization for prostate cancer treatment and pledged to be more transparent in the future.
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#LloydAustin #DefenseSecretary #ProstateCancer

[@nurse123abc]

Prayers for Mr. Austin and his family..strong man to come back and work after treatments 🙏

[@NTZClaw]

I totally agree with your statement. It's not every man that comes out and apologizes for something that he is accused of doing wrong. That is abnormal for the American public to get an apology from a government official for something that really isn't any of their business.

[@MSgt_0699]

Because of position, and considering national security, something like this does need to be disclosed. But nothing was impacted. No harm done. Move on vultures.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

This never would have happened if he had worn his Safety Sash

[@byrdboykins8985]

We forgive you sir your a human and capable of mistakes but your health is way more important than people's criticism

[@whit9987]

Why is it a big deal he didnt disclose his hospitalization? Im confused

[@CentralVirginian1]

No apology needed. It's his personal business

[@MSgt_0699]

It's about being the Secretary of Defense and possibly being incapacitated without informing anybody. But nothing was impacted, so people need to move on.

[@mosesoftheblock2311]

Imagine not showing up to work due to surgery and not letting your boss know.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

@@MSgt_0699 Exactly, trolls gonna troll. Not exactly AWOL or abandoning his post. He coulda just told his Platoon Daddy 'going to dental, be out for a couple days...' and then hit Vegas Edit: Besides, SecDef isn't a Joint Chiefs position, he ain't in boots anymore

[@kayziacoutureclothing4035]

Because he is in a big job HE MUST TELL HIS BOSS THIS

[@michaelSlick50]

Good work. Much appreciated.

[@joycesmith8120]

Thank Sir for apologizing

[@patricelynnettesmith2960]

God bless you, praying for you

[@coomtothebroom778]

This is the closest thing we’ve had to a scandal with this administration. If I give zero f’s, then it’s nothing. 👍

[@alexandraabplanalp6429]

Anyone out there who hasn’t been diagnosed with cancer should not criticise this brave man- it hits you like a ton of bricks.

[@Punisher6791]

he's human, we all make mistakes.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

He's superhuman for even stepping up to the podium to make any sort of apology for this mishigas that the Media made a mountain of a molehill for.

[@soulssister1show488]

I believe there was good reason why he did not inform the American people

[@armageddonready4071]

Did he say he is grateful to Walter reed? He must get preferential TX

[@jenniferhofffman-sneed3961]

He's forgiven, but no need for the public to know 😮

[@rblauson]

Good. Now step down and allow a REAL leader to step up.

[@Jonathon10]

Get yourselves checked guys

[@jayanderson3630]

It was no one business!!

[@tomcassidy2525]

what courthouse ... will trump be whining @ today ?

[@jaepesci1685]

0:25 yeah you didn't handle this right you should now be impeached. Praying you're cancer free

[@MexicanUFOs]

This guys gotta go…

[@michaelmatwijiw3045]

He went AWOL

[@alansmith4734]

The saying "Good enough for government work" fits!

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

No, good enough for government at that level would have been a very unbelievable cover story played back on repeat, blaming someone else, and then an attempt to fundraise. The fact that we have a straight up apology on camera for something understandable is an unusual treat, and we should handle it like the wonderful unicorn that it is.

[@ronbusse5423]

Not that he’s done anything but collects a paycheck

[@Lamin_G]

With taking responsibility comes 'accountability.' In the real world, many of us get fired for not showing up to work and informing our bosses why. But then again, what applies to regular folks doesn't apply to people in Washington, does it?!

[@ohannenclass]

If they can forgive Trump for trying to overthrow his own government, then ee can certainly forgive you for doing what you did giving your circumstances.

[@allaura64]

Man apologizes for going to hospital.... The Biden Administration.

[@MSgt_0699]

Pretty stupid comment.

[@marilynabraham5528]

Y should u justify ur health to anyone? I just dont understand y u had to make a public statement, thats ur personal business!A simple statement to d President shouldbhavevbeen enough!

[@firewall68]

He has lost weight

[@NHLblkgurl]

Why tell Biden? He said “he didn’t remember you (Milley, or Gen McKinzey) telling him NOT to change the pentagon plan and timeframe for the Afghanistan withdrawal, right?

[@tomcassidy2525]

trump promised to end afg war .. Day1 2016 --- how that play out ... bidens fault ?

[@ashlibabbitt1111]

At least he didn't get indicted like Trump

[@NHLblkgurl]

@@tomcassidy2525He did start day one... That’s the PLAN Austin, McKinzey, as General Milley ALL had fo testify before committee hearings UNDER OATH, they telling Biden NOT change..(thx for your lame deflection attempts, so I could further elaborate for other readers.. LOL)

[@NHLblkgurl]

@@ashlibabbitt1111BY Biden, BIDEN’s DOJ, BIDEN’s Dual special prosecutors investigating SAME so-called crimes... and BIDEN meetings in White House (outed with James, Bragg, and bimbo Fani.. right? ) LOL

[@NHLblkgurl]

@@tomcassidy2525You mean the one Milley, Austin, and McKinzey told Biden NOT to change? LOL (duh)

[@CarlosMartinez-yz1jc]

You handled it like your border policies, truth be told 🤷‍♂️!

[@zacharylogan5090]

Hmm. He doesn’t oversee the border. Learn how the government works before criticizing it.

[@ashlibabbitt1111]

Trump supporters are so desperate for a real scandal lol!!

[@whit9987]

So are anti-trump people lol. Yall bring him to CONSTANTLY for no reason😂

[@Ray.1176]

@@whit9987 you hating on trump but your wearing his hat🤡

[@HannibalTheDragon]

pay attention GOP.....be man enough to admit when you make mistakes...talking to you Drump.....

[@dwaynedarockjohnson2023]

disproportionate

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

From one soldier to another....change your socks, powder your feet, drink water, take a Ranger Candy, and see you tomorrow at first formation. If you're not early, you're late.

[@easyDoes1T85]

“This isn’t the end” - Lloyd Austin

[@49erDiner]

Lloyd - you didn't handle the fall of Kabul either....but we can't speak about that now.

[@purplemist7]

No, you most definitely don't want to talk about Trump setting up the withdrawal without actually having his administration carry out the withdrawal. That would be inconvenient😂

[@MSgt_0699]

And you care...why?

[@ashlibabbitt1111]

At least he didn't get indicted like Trump LOL!!

[@dwaynedarockjohnson2023]

"donnnt tread on meh">🐍

[@weedian6495]

Fire him!

[@screwyou30]

Now was that on Medicare? Like you want citizens to do. Or the insurance you give the military. Or did you get the special insurance given to the higher level government?

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

He's like any other federal employee under OPM and a veteran. So no, it's not special insurance. It's GEHA and VA coverage, not missing orphans beneath a pizza parlor having adrenachrome transfusions before firing up the Weather Control Satellites. But nice try.

[@ConcernedCitizen-pc4ql]

It's alright and hope and wish you well. We all make mistakes, about 1/2 of the Country did following a CONMAN ☝️ 🦧