Guard rebukes Hegseth’s party for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A guard at Arlington Cemetery reprimanded a group including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony. The sentinel ordered all visitors to maintain silence and respect. Hegseth, his wife, and others were posing for a photograph when some party members briefly spoke and laughed. The incident was captured on video during official commemorations attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The Pentagon confirmed the guard correctly reminded everyone to maintain decorum but did not identify who broke the rules. The event occurred a day after Hegseth survived an impeachment attempt over the Iran war, with another attempt expected when Democrats gain House control.