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Published: January 9, 2024 4:02pm

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for almost a week at the beginning of this year following complications from a prostate cancer treatment. The Pentagon has received backlash over the incident because White House officials were not informed of the hospitalization until four days later.

How concerned are you by Defense Secretary Austin's undisclosed absence?

Highly concerned
83% (3026 votes)
Moderately concerned
6% (228 votes)
Slightly concerned
2% (70 votes)
Not concerned at all
7% (268 votes)
Not sure
1% (33 votes)
Total votes: 3625

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