Defense Secretary Hegseth reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

independent.co.uk —

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was reprimanded by a soldier on duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday 12 November, after laughter was heard from his group during a visit. The guard shouted, "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times," prompting a Pentagon spokesman to say the soldier had "correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum." Hegseth was attending the annual Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony with President Trump, and the incident follows a failed impeachment attempt against him on Tuesday, linked to poor Republican midterm results partly driven by frustration over the Iran war.


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