Pentagon: Lloyd Austin Hospitalized With Bladder Issue

“Today, at approximately 2:20 pm, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin Ill was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be seen for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue. The Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have been notified. Additionally, White House and Congressional notifications have occurred. At this time, the Secretary is retaining the functions and duties of his office. The Deputy Secretary is prepared to assume the functions and duties of the Secretary of Defense, if required. Secretary Austin traveled to the hospital with the unclassified and classified communications systems necessary to perform his duties. We will provide an update on his condition as soon as possible.” – Via press release from the Pentagon. The cult is celebrating on Twitter.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was transported to a Washington hospital on Sunday for symptoms suggesting an “emergent bladder issue” https://t.co/KuseeqMXHx

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