Kimmel Mocks Hegseth for Disrupting Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Ceremony

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for disruptive behavior at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, following Hegseth’s narrow defeat of a Democratic impeachment bid. Kimmel aired footage of the incident on his show. During a Veterans Day photo op, Hegseth and his group, including his wife, laughed and chatted loudly, prompting an Army sentinel to order silence and respect. The Pentagon’s spokesman defended the guard’s reminder, which Kimmel called “embarrassing,” while veterans and officials like Adam Kinzinger condemned Hegseth’s conduct. The rebuke drew widespread criticism from veterans on social media, with retired Air Force Colonel Moe Davis calling Hegseth “a daily dishonor and disgrace.” Kimmel’s audience included veterans, and the incident added to scrutiny of Hegseth’s tenure amid ongoing political tensions.