Lloyd Austin
Lloyd Austin is an American four-star general and the current Secretary of Defense, having taken office in January 2021. He is the first African American to hold this position. Austin has a distinguished military career, having served in various leadership roles, including as the commander of U.S. Central Command. He is recognized for his efforts in enhancing military readiness and addressing contemporary security challenges, particularly in relation to U.S. support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.
Born on Aug 08, 1962 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 207,071 | $21,000,000 | 13,137$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,077 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 125,103 | $1,500,000 | 889$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,304 | $2,700,000 | 2,246$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,898 | $350,000 | 236$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,191 | $110,000 | 64$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 766 | $31,000 | 18$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,668 | $56,000 | 45$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 11,191 | $250,000 | 145$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,096 | $370,000 | 350$ |
| Italy | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,969 | $2,000,000 | 1,157$ |
| Totals | 12 | 712,144,394 | 451,334 | $28,382,000 | 18,298$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Lloyd Austin applauded Sweden's decision to join NATO.
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Romania:
Lloyd Austin had two phone conversations with the Russian Defense Minister regarding potential operations around the planned parade.
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Hong Kong:
Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the United States' commitment to defense cooperation with the Philippines.
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Jamaica:
Lloyd Austin repudiated the plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, asserting that the death penalty decision should be made by the defense secretary.
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Estonia:
Lloyd Austin is a former U.S. Secretary of Defense who had previously canceled the agreement with the September 11 attacks mastermind.
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Slovakia:
Lloyd Austin, the then Secretary of Defense, revoked the plea agreement for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
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Brazil:
Lloyd Austin revoked the plea agreements of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants.
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Slovenia:
Lloyd Austin annulled the plea agreement that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed had made.
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Denmark:
Lloyd Austin annulled the plea agreements shortly after they were made.
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France:
Lloyd Austin is the former Secretary of Defense who revoked the plea agreements for Khalid Cheikh Mohammed.
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