The aides were made aware last Tuesday that Mr. Austin was rushed by ambulance to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., but said nothing to White House officials, awaiting updates on the secretary's medical condition, Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon spokesman, told reporters.
The president respects the fact that Secretary Austin took ownership for the lack of transparency. He also respects the amazing job he's done. There is no plan for anything other than for Secretary Austin to stay in the job.
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