Hegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Summary
At Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, an Army sentinel reminded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and members of his group to remain silent after laughter was heard near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Pentagon said the group respected the sentinel’s reminder; the incident followed a House vote that blocked an attempt to impeach Hegseth.Key Facts
- Video captured Hegseth and aides near the memorial after they posed for photographs.
- The sentinel called out that visitors must maintain silence and respect at all times.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier correctly reminded everyone to maintain decorum.
- President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance also attended the Veterans Day ceremony and laid wreaths at the memorial.
- An Army sentinel from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment has guarded the tomb around the clock since 1948.
- Staff Sgt Chadwick Winget said sentinels address noisy crowds about two or three times a day on average.
- Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger criticized Hegseth’s conduct and praised the sentinel.
- The House voted 211–204 to block an impeachment effort against Hegseth a day before the incident.
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