"Controversy Surrounding Defense Secretary Austin's Judgment and Health Raises Concerns"

Rep. Seth Moulton, a Democrat, stated that if he were President Biden, he would fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin due to the secretive nature of his hospitalization visits and cancer diagnosis, calling it "completely unacceptable." Moulton emphasized the need for a decisive message to prevent such incidents in the future. While some Democrats have raised concerns, several Republicans have called for Austin's resignation, with at least one Democrat also calling for his resignation. Austin, who has prostate cancer, did not inform Biden about the diagnosis or hospital visit at the time, leading to questions about transparency and a lapse in judgment.