Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reprimanded by Arlington sentinel on Veterans Day
A soldier at the Tomb of the Unknowns scolded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group for talking and laughing near the memorial during Veterans Day ceremonies.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was publicly admonished by a soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day after Hegseth and his entourage were heard laughing and speaking near the solemn site. The sentinel reminded the group that strict protocol governs behavior at the memorial, a rule that is regularly enforced for visitors and officials alike.
The incident occurred as Hegseth, known for frequently appearing in patriotic attire and participating in public fitness demonstrations with troops, visited the cemetery with a party. The reprimand highlights the cemetery's ongoing efforts to maintain decorum during high-traffic events such as Veterans Day.