Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's chief of staff stepping down, report says

Kelly Magsamen was a key figure in the controversy surrounding the Pentagon chief's secret January hospitalization.

Magsamen has served in the role since 2021. She was thrust into the spotlight in Jan. over her role in failing to inform the White House of Austin’s ICU

Kelly Magsamen has been in this position since day one of this administration,” Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told Former Vice President Mike Pence in Jan. blasted the decision to cover up Austin’s hospital stay, calling it “totally unacceptable.” Former President Donald Trump also slammed Austin over his “dereliction of duty," calling for him to be removed.

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