Hegseth entourage reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff were reprimanded by a military guard for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The incident occurred on Veterans Day amid ongoing political controversy regarding Hegseth's cabinet position.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intense political scrutiny surrounding the current US administration and the decorum expected at national military memorials.
Guard at memorial site can be heard yelling at group to ‘maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times’.
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A video has spread online showing a military guard scolding a group accompanying United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
On Wednesday, Hegseth and members of his staff visited the memorial site at Arlington National Cemetery.
But as they paused to take group photos, they could be heard laughing. The video shows an Army sentinel turning to loudly reprimand them.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times,” the guard yelled.
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