Defense Secretary Austin has no plans to resign, Pentagon says
FOX NewsDEC 2023
Pentagon: Austin Blameless for Not Disclosing Hospitalization
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The Spin
Republican narrative
It's no surprise a Pentagon report found there was no one to blame at the Pentagon. But it's appalling that the report details such ineptitude by Democrats in the Biden administration, particularly when it says Austin and his staff didn't pass on information that could quickly change because it was an unprecedented situation. The unprecedented nature of this incident required complete transparency to keep the US safe.
Democratic narrative
Republicans continuing to politicize Austin's health problems and his communication mistakes are smearing an honorable man who's serving the US admirably. Austin has apologized to the president, his co-workers, and the American people — transparency that GOP culture could benefit from — and it's time to look toward the future, not stay mired in the past.