Trump defends Iran war at Veterans Day event as Hegseth gets reprimanded

President Donald Trump used Wednesday's Veterans Day commemoration to defend the war in Iran, an unpopular conflict that contributed to Democratic gains in the recent midterm elections. At Arlington National Cemetery, Trump said the world would become "much safer and more peaceful" once the conflict ends, praising American troops' "courage and know-how." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, facing an impeachment effort, was publicly reprimanded by a soldier at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for lacking discretion. The soldier shouted that all visitors must remain silent and respectful, after footage showed Hegseth's group posing for photos and laughing. The Pentagon said the soldier acted appropriately. Republican lawmakers blocked Hegseth's impeachment the previous day, granting him a reprieve before the new Democratic majority takes office in January.