Defense Secretary Austin has no plans to resign, Pentagon says

According to a statement from the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has no plans to resign despite former President Trump's call for him to be "fired" amid his unannounced hospital stay. The Pentagon stated that Austin is focused on his duties as Defense Secretary and is committed to serving the Biden administration.

Austin was appointed by President Biden in January 2021, after serving as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army under former President Trump. During his time as Chief of Staff, Austin was known for his strong leadership and commitment to diversity and inclusion within the military.

In recent weeks, there have been reports that Austin has been considering resigning due to disagreements with the Biden administration on certain policies, including the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. However, the Pentagon's statement clarifies that Austin has no plans to resign at this time.

It is worth noting that while Trump has called for Austin to be fired, it is ultimately up to President Biden to decide whether or not to remove him from his position as Defense Secretary.