# 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.
- Title: Pete Hegseth Shushed at Tomb of Unknown Soldier · Mother Jones
- Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was rebuked by a guard for loud noises at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day.
- Keywords: pete hegseth, tomb of the unknown soldier, arlington national cemetery, veterans day, defense secretary, white house chief of staff, stephen miller, veterans, military decorum, Mother Jones
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/11/pete-hegseth-arlington-tomb-unknown-soldier-silence-respect-shushed
- Author: Gabriella Gladney
- Published: 2026-11-11T20:07:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pete hegseth, tomb of the unknown soldier, arlington national cemetery, veterans day, defense secretary, white house chief of staff, stephen miller, veterans, military decorum
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pete Hegseth was told to maintain silence and respect after his group laughed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.