Army guard reprimands Hegseth for laughter at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A US Army sentinel reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his advisers for laughing and talking near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday. The guard halted his patrol to enforce silence at the sacred memorial. The sentinel called out, "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times," as the group departed. Hegseth was taking photos with his wife and senior staff when some laughed and chatted, prompting the correction. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier "correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum." The Tomb, guarded around the clock since 1948, marks an unknown World War I soldier's grave. The incident follows impeachment articles filed against Hegseth by Rep. Thomas Massie, which Republicans blocked Tuesday. President Trump, who attended the ceremony, has supported Hegseth amid the allegations.