In a startling turn of events, it has come to light that an aide to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made a discreet 911 call on New Year’s Day, requesting an ambulance without the usual fanfare of lights and sirens. This revelation, which surfaced through a Freedom of Information Act request, has cast a shadow over the Pentagon’s transparency regarding the health of one of the nation’s top officials.
The 911 call, placed by an unidentified aide, sought to keep the emergency response low-profile, with the dispatcher confirming that while lights and sirens are mandatory on main roads, they could be turned off upon entering residential areas. The nature of this request suggests a deliberate attempt to minimize public awareness of the Secretary’s condition.
JUST IN – Austin's emergency 911 call released: A caller seeking an ambulance for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asked the dispatcher to have first responders arrive in a discreet manner: "Can the ambulance not show up with lights and sirens?"
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 17, 2024
Further investigation into the incident revealed that Secretary Austin had been secretly hospitalized following complications from elective surgery. The Pentagon later admitted that Austin was treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for prostate cancer, a diagnosis that was not disclosed to the public or even the White House.
Secretary Austin underwent a procedure for prostate cancer on December 22 and experienced post-surgical complications that led to his readmission to the hospital on January 1. He spent over a week in the intensive care unit, during which time Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed his duties.
US defense chief Lloyd Austin ordered ‘subtle’ ambulance – to fool the media. On 1/1.
Dispatchers sent a firetruck to Austin’s home as subterfuge, and an ambulance without lights.
According to sources at Walter Reed, Austin was never there. Hence fooling the media?
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The fact that Deputy Secretary Hicks was on leave and vacationing in Puerto Rico at the time of Austin’s hospitalization raises further questions about the preparedness and continuity of leadership within the Department of Defense. The lack of immediate disclosure about the Secretary’s health and the subsequent delegation of responsibilities to an absent deputy have sparked concerns about the handling of sensitive information and the chain of command.
This incident underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in government, particularly when it comes to the health of high-ranking officials whose roles are critical to national security. The secrecy surrounding Secretary Austin’s health crisis not only undermines public trust but also poses potential risks to the operations and decision-making processes within the Pentagon.
As citizens, we must demand greater openness from our leaders, ensuring that such significant health-related developments are communicated promptly and accurately. The concealment of Secretary Austin’s condition is a disconcerting reminder that even in the highest echelons of power, there can be a disconnect between what is happening behind closed doors and what is shared with the American people.
In light of these events, it is imperative that measures be taken to enhance the transparency of our government institutions. The health and capability of our defense leadership are matters of national interest, and the American public deserves to be informed about issues that could impact the safety and security of our nation.
