Hegseth's group reprimanded for making noise at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage were reprimanded by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for making noise. The incident occurred during a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the strict decorum expected at national monuments and drew attention to the conduct of high-ranking government officials.
Washington — A guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday loudly reprimanded a group of people that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for making noise at the site.Hegseth, his wife and several aides — including chief of staff Ricky Buria — visited the tomb for a Veterans Day wreath-laying, followed by a ceremony at the nearby Memorial Auditorium. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump also attended the event. After the ceremony, the defense secretary and his team posed for a photo. As they began walking away, a member of the group audibly laughed, leading a U.S.
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