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Hegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A US Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded Pete Hegseth and members of his party after laughter was heard near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony. The guard reminded visitors to maintain silence and respect at the memorial, which honours an unknown soldier killed in the First World War.
Video captured Hegseth, his wife and aides walking near the tomb after posing for photographs; a Pentagon spokesman said the group respects military sacrifices and that the reminder was appropriate. Sentinels have guarded the tomb around the clock since 1948, and an Army relief commander says they address noisy visitors about two or three times a day. Former congressman Adam Kinzinger criticised Hegseth’s conduct; the incident came a day after House Republicans blocked an impeachment effort against the defence secretary by a 211–204 vote.
In short
- A sentinel reminded Hegseth’s group to keep silence at the tomb.
- The group had been taking photos after a Veterans Day ceremony.
- Sentinels address noisy visitors around two or three times daily.