Hegseth and Staff Reprimanded by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard

A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier verbally reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff for breaking decorum after a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Video shows Hegseth taking photos on the steps with his wife and three aides, followed by a loud laugh. The guard shouted that all visitors must maintain silence and respect. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier correctly reminded everyone to maintain decorum. The tomb, guarded around the clock since 1948, holds unidentified soldiers from three wars. The incident occurred less than a day after Hegseth narrowly survived an impeachment effort led by Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, with Democrats set to renew the effort in January.