U.S. Defence Secretary Hegseth, staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff were reprimanded by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for failing to maintain silence during a photo session. The incident occurred following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Why it matters
The event underscores the strict decorum required at national war memorials and highlights the public scrutiny surrounding the new Defence Secretary.
Washington A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier issued a verbal reprimand to a group of advisers and staffers with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Video shows Mr. Hegseth taking photos on the empty steps in front of the tomb with his wife, Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. U.S. Republicans derail bid to impeach Hegseth U.S. Republicans derail bid to impeach Hegseth The House voted 211 to 204 to send the impeachment resolution to the Judiciary Committee; this halts the immediate impeachment drive but does not prevent Democrats from reviving the effort after taking control of Congress in January U.S.
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