From Mother Jones · Gabriella Gladney · · 50s
Pete Hegseth Shushed at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was rebuked by a guard for loud noises at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day.
In brief
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was rebuked by a guard for loud noises at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Pete Hegseth was told to maintain silence and respect after his group laughed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Pete Hegseth at Tomb
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller attended a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Guard Rebuked Hegseth
A sentinel rebuked Hegseth's group for loud laughter near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times”
Pentagon Spokesperson
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated the Department honors military sacrifices.
“The Secretary and the entire Department have always honored, and will always honor, the sacrifices our military men and women have made to keep America safe”
Tomb Sentinel Role
Tomb sentinels are highly trained soldiers who guard the memorial since 1948.
Hegseth's Military Record
Hegseth has criticized military diversity and promotions of women and Black officers.
The big picture
Pete Hegseth was told to maintain silence and respect after his group laughed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
