Hegseth and aides scolded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff were verbally reprimanded by a soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery following a Veterans Day ceremony. Video shows Hegseth, his wife, and aides taking photos on the tomb's steps before a loud laugh prompted the guard to shout that visitors must maintain silence and respect. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier correctly reminded everyone to maintain decorum. The incident occurred a day after Hegseth narrowly survived an impeachment effort in Congress, which Democrats are likely to renew in January. It follows a 2024 controversy when a Trump campaign staffer reportedly shoved a cemetery employee.