Biden Defense Secretary Hospitalized, Placed in Critical Care

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : "Earlier today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be seen for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," it said.
57% : "Today, at approximately 2:20 pm, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be seen for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," Ryder said.
48% : The Department of Defense said Austin's superiors in the White House were told as were those under his direct command that he was admitted to the hospital on Sunday afternoon.
46% : "The Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have been notified.
46% : "The Deputy Secretary is prepared to assume the functions and duties of the Secretary of Defense, if required.
42% : "Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed some of Austin's duties last month during his first hospitalization.

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