# Hegseth reprimanded at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and staff face silence reprimand after Veterans Day ceremony.
- Title: Hegseth reprimanded at Tomb of Unknown Soldier | Shortify
- Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and staff face silence reprimand after Veterans Day ceremony.
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## Hegseth and staff at ceremony
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife attended a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
## Soldier issues reprimand
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier verbally reprimanded Hegseth and staff for breaking silence.
## Reprimand details
The soldier told Hegseth's group that visitors must maintain silence and respect at all times.

> all visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times
## Pentagon response
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the reprimand was respectful and the Department honors military sacrifices.

> while commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum
## Hegseth's impeachment context
Hegseth narrowly avoided impeachment by Congress a day before the reprimand.
## Hegseth's defense
Hegseth argued that criticism of him was tantamount to an indictment against military service.

> On the eve of Veterans Day, these resolutions tell every one of them that their service was a crime
## Democratic reaction
Rep. Gwen Moore criticized Hegseth for showing contempt for military service by disrespecting the Tomb.

> his utter lack of fitness for his office
## Key takeaway

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was verbally reprimanded by a soldier at Arlington National Cemetery for breaking silence during a Veterans Day ceremony.