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Biden has 'complete confidence' in defense chief: White House

US President Joe Biden expresses full confidence in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin despite calls from Republicans for his resignation over delays in disclosing a hospitalization, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Published January 08,2024
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US President Joe Biden has full confidence in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin despite Republican calls for him to quit because he took several days to disclose a hospitalization, the White House said Monday.

"The president has complete confidence, continues to have confidence in Secretary Austin," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters travelling with Biden aboard Air Force One.