Guard Admonishes Defense Secretary Hegseth and Entourage at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Politics · First reported 11 Nov, 20:26 · Updated 21:04
An Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier issued a verbal reprimand to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, his wife, and senior staff during a Veterans Day visit at Arlington National Cemetery. The incident occurred after the group took photographs and laughed near the memorial, prompting the sentinel to call for silence and decorum.
- An Army sentinel shouted at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage to maintain silence and respect during a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
- The verbal instruction occurred after members of the group, which included Hegseth's wife and senior aides, were seen taking photographs and laughing on the steps in front of the tomb.
- Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the soldier correctly and respectfully reminded attendees to maintain decorum during the solemn commemoration.
- The event took place following an official Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony attended by President Donald Trump.
- The incident unfolded one day after the House of Representatives voted 211 to 204 to shelve an impeachment resolution against Hegseth.
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- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery
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- Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony
- House Impeachment Vote
- 211-204 to shelve the resolution
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- 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
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