US Presidential Candidate Says Biden Should Lose Job Over US Defense Chief Hospitalization Scandal

08:37, 9 January 2024
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on January 1 after experiencing pain and complications from an elective surgery. However, the Pentagon did not inform the White House, lawmakers and the public about the hospitalization for several days.
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US President Joe Biden should lose his job over poor communication in his administration about US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization, 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said during a Fox News town hall event.

“I think Biden should be fired,” Haley said on Monday, when asked about the situation.

The White House said earlier on Monday that it maintains confidence in Austin and looks forward to seeing him back to work at the Pentagon. Austin is currently handling his duties from the hospital.
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