Pete Hegseth reprimanded by soldier at Arlington National Cemetery for noise near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was publicly reprimanded by a guard at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday for being loud near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Video shows Hegseth and his group laughing and taking photos at the memorial site after a ceremony attended by President Donald Trump. A soldier shouted, "All visitors must maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the soldier's reminder was "correct and respectful." The incident drew quick criticism from Democrats, with Representative Gwen Moore saying Hegseth "continues to prove his total lack of fitness for this position." The rebuke came a day after Republicans blocked an impeachment effort against Hegseth over his Iran war actions.