Rep. Chris Deluzio Becomes First Democrat to Call for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s Resignation

Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Penn.) has become the first Democrat lawmaker to call for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s resignation after the secretary and his staff failed to inform the White House and the public about his hospitalization. “I have lost trust in Secretary Lloyd Austin’s leadership of the Defense Department due to the lack of transparency about his recent medical treatment and its impact on the continuity of the chain of command,” Mr. Deluzio said. While many members of the GOP have criticized Mr. Austin’s handling of the matter, Mr. Deluzio is the first Democrat to join the chorus of calls for the secretary’s resignation....