Defense Secretary Austin taken by surprise upon news of 9/11 plea deals: 'Not consulted'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was surprised by news of a deal struck between prosecutors and the mastermind and two others who planned the Sept. 11 attacks. 

"This is not something that the secretary was consulted on," Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters during a Monday briefing. "We were not aware that the prosecution or defense would enter the terms of the plea agreement."

The Biden administration revoked the deal amid public outrage and anger from loved ones of the victims.