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Guard rebukes Hegseth at Arlington tomb
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was publicly reprimanded by an Army sentinel for laughing and talking at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony.
In brief
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was publicly reprimanded by an Army sentinel for laughing and talking at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony. An Army guard reprimanded Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for violating decorum rules at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier…
Hegseth reprimanded at sacred tomb
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his team were admonished by an Army guard at Arlington National Cemetery after appearing to violate the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier's rules for decorum during Veterans Day observances.
Guard enforces silence rule
Video shows Hegseth, his wife and senior advisers laughing and talking while posing for photos. The Army sentinel on duty then stepped towards the group and yelled the cemetery's decorum requirement.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”
Pentagon defends soldier's action
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum. The Department honours the sacrifices military personnel have made to keep America safe.
“While commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.”
Trump defends Hegseth amid impeachment
President Donald Trump pointed out Hegseth during the ceremony, saying he has done a fantastic job as defence secretary. Trump has repeatedly defended Hegseth as Democratic lawmakers push to impeach him.
The bottom line
An Army guard reprimanded Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for violating decorum rules at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Veterans Day observances.
