Hospitalized defense secretary didn't tell the White House about his cancer for a month

• Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was quietly hospitalized without informing the White House.
• According to a new statement from officials, Lloyd hid his prostate cancer diagnosis for a month.
• Critics argue the omission casts doubt on the integrity and transparency of Biden's administration.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been diagnosed with prostate cancer for a month before informing the White House, officials confirmed Tuesday.