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US soldier reprimands Defense Secretary Hegseth for laughing at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

rainews.it (Italian) — November 12, 2026 at 07:01 AM UTC

A US soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day visit on November 11. Video shows the group taking photos and talking while leaving the monument, with laughter prompting the guard to shout that all visitors must maintain silence and respect. The Pentagon defended the soldier's actions, saying he "rightly and respectfully" reminded everyone of proper conduct. The tomb holds remains of three unidentified US service members, including a World War I soldier, and is guarded 24/7. Hegseth, an Iraq War veteran, recently survived a House Republican's failed impeachment attempt.

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