Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure at Walter Reed, will transfer power to deputy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo a medical procedure Friday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and will transfer power temporarily as he continues to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer
By Tara Copp
Published - May 24, 2024, 03:50 PM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 12:26 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will undergo a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and will transfer power temporarily to his deputy as he continues to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement.