Hegseth and Advisers Reprimanded for Laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his advisers were reprimanded by an Army sentinel for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. CNN footage captured the sentinel yelling, "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" after laughter from Hegseth's group, which included his wife and senior staff, following a ceremony. The Tomb is guarded 24 hours a day by the Third Infantry. The incident occurred a day after Hegseth narrowly survived an impeachment effort in the House, which Republicans blocked by sending the resolution to committee. Rep. Thomas Massie had filed articles accusing Hegseth of violations including extrajudicial killings and failing to minimize civilian casualties.