US Soldier Reprimands Hegseth for Disrespect at Arlington Tomb
A US soldier publicly reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his delegation for being loud and disrespectful at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day. The soldier ordered all visitors to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect. Video shows Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, and senior advisors laughing and talking loudly before gathering for photos at the tomb. The group included Chief of Staff Ricky Buria, Deputy Chief of Staff Patrick Weaver, and advisor Tami Radabaugh, following President Donald Trump's Veterans Day speech. The incident drew immediate criticism from Democrats, with Representative Gwen Moore calling Hegseth "completely unfit" for office. It came one day after an impeachment attempt against Hegseth failed in the House, and amid pressure over the unpopular Iran war following Republican midterm losses.