Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin back in hospital, deputy takes over duties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of an "emergent bladder issue," according to the Pentagon. Austin "transferred the functions and duties of the office" to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, according to the Pentagon's Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. CBS News' David Martin reports.

[guyguyver]

What good is money when your time is short and you can't take a single penny with you?...😊

[IndigenousArtst]

Another 70 year old. While I hope he fully recuperates, I just need to know WHEN can we ever get much younger people into these positions, ffs!?

At 70, one should already be retired. Time to turn the damn reins over to a younger generation and give them a chance. This current generation running our government has held onto power quite long enough. The majority of them are so old they are just falling apart on the job and still refuse to retire.

[chcch]

Needs to retire. Thank you for a job well done.

[LisaRNCEO]

What a Great Man! Did you know that his grand uncle was the first Black cadet who graduated from West Point. Like, Wow, what a treasure to realize during Black history month😀

[Hanya_Shuten]

THEY ARE DEFINITELY LYING ABOUT THIS ONE!!!! Something is way off about this🧐🧐🧐

[pittwo]

The entire administration is on life support 😂

[bobby-ovqn]

While I hope that Austin gets better, the U.S., in his absence, will do it's best to continue their support and engagement in the numerous wars they have chosen to engage in.

[zpsphjd]

CBS problem is you confuse invasion and war. Two invasions….Russian Invasion of Ukraine / Israeli Invasion of Gaza. That’s the problem.

[kathyperry]

Sorry to hear that he continues to stave off serious illness! A man that is noteworthy to the defense of the American people.

[ronaldabrams]

Blame Egypt for not letting in Gazans.

[KardyEden]

U could tell he had lost a lot of weight and wasnt doing well when we finally saw Lloyd 😮😮

[negansstuntdouble]

Ahh look an article worded like it was supposed to be the first time it happened

[kurzhaarguy]

Let’s all pray for his quick and complete recovery. He’s a great man and probably the only adult leadership floating around these circles.

[KardyEden]

Guess they need him cuz hes in on it...the puppeteer...im sure though even Pinocchio could do his Job 😂😂

[tonyng]

This guy should be retire. He is a sick leader. Now, let someone strong protect our Military.
Asians for Trump till the end .