"Delayed Disclosure: Outrage as White House Left in Dark Over Defense Secretary Austin's ICU Stay"

The Pentagon delayed for three days before informing the White House that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized in the ICU. This delay has raised concerns and prompted discussions about the implications for national security and the communication protocols within the U.S. government. Former Representative Denver Riggleman referred to the situation as "baffling," highlighting the unusual nature of such a significant delay in communication regarding the health of a high-ranking official.