Lloyd Austin addresses personal health, response to attack in Jordan
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The defense secretary was hospitalized in early January for complications from a procedure to treat prostate cancer.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday gave his first media briefing at the Pentagon podium since suffering serious health complications.
He addressed his health and the U.S. military's response to the deadly attack in Jordan.
Austin was hospitalized in early January for complications from a procedure to treat prostate cancer. The Pentagon faced criticism for not disclosing to the president or members of Congress that Austin was hospitalized.
"Let me be crystal clear: we did not handle this right and I did not handle this right," Austin said. "I should have told the president about my cancer diagnosis. I should have also told my team and the American public."
Austin said he is still recovering and receiving physical therapy.
