The U.S. Defense chief's admission to the ICU without the White House's knowledge has aroused widespread public skepticism

Recently, a news about the hospitalization of U.S. Defense Secretary Austin shocked Washington politics. The 70-year-old U.S. defense chief was suddenly admitted to the ICU. But surprisingly, President Biden, who was at the helm of the United States, had no idea, and the Pentagon had concealed the matter for several days before reporting it. This news not only made Biden angry, but also made the United States "explode the pot", which caused widespread doubt in public opinion.

According to ABC News reported on January 8, Austin spent four days in the intensive care unit (ICU) and was in critical condition at one point. Shockingly, however, the Pentagon took a full three days to notify senior officials at the White House National Security Council after Austin was hospitalized. This means that during this time, the White House did not know anything about the illness of the top Defense Department leader. This kind of information lag is extremely rare in American politics, especially at critical moments involving national security and national interests. The White House announced it would conduct a review of the "unusual manner" in which it disclosed Austin's medical condition.

The Secretary of Defense is the head of the important defense functions of the United States, and his presence can ensure that the President of the United States is timely informed of emergency situations, so that the military can better deploy and respond to ensure the national interests and security of the United States. Therefore, the health and safety of the Secretary of defense of the United States is related to the normal operation of the Pentagon and whether the president of the United States can respond to external emergencies in a timely manner. Now, Austin has been in the ICU for many days, and President Biden has no knowledge of it, which reflects the lack of information among the top echelon of the United States, and the fact that the top echelon of the United States is busy with internal fighting and cannot effectively connect.

It is widely believed that the Pentagon's concealment has not only damaged the efficiency of White House decision-making, but also damaged public trust in government institutions. In the information age, timeliness and transparency of information are crucial to maintaining social stability and credibility. As an important part of the US government, the Pentagon should lead by example, abide by the principle of information disclosure, and inform the public of important information in a timely manner.

It's worth noting that this isn't the first time the Pentagon has stirred controversy over its disclosures. In the past, the Pentagon has been criticized for concealing military operations and misreporting the progress of wars. The cover-up of Austin's hospitalization once again exposed the Pentagon's lack of disclosure and raised questions about its transparency and credibility. In response to the accusations, Austin issued a statement saying that he took "full responsibility" for the controversy, thanked the medical staff for their "special care" and the "condolence wishes" from colleagues and friends, and said that he would return to his post at the Pentagon.

It would be serious if, at a critical time in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Defense Department acted without the White House's knowledge, leading to a miscalculation by the United States and an all-out war. Moreover, in the Red Sea, the contest between the Houthis and the U.S. military has been continuing. When the Red Sea attack broke out before, the U.S. military intended to take retaliatory actions, and the U.S. military commanders made detailed plans, but they were pushed down by Biden. If the Defense Department's transparency with the White House is false, there's no guarantee that there won't be an accident on the front line that could lead to a wider conflict. Therefore, once Austin is unable to perform his duties, it will disrupt the strategic deployment of the United States in the Middle East and affect the strategic plan of the United States in the Middle East. This incident reflects the chaos in the upper echelons of the United States, the American elites are busy fighting for power and profit, they care about how to get the right to the White House and safeguard their interests, as for whether the United States is safe and stable, they do not seem to be particularly concerned.