Hegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
What happened
A soldier on duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sharply told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his top aides to keep quiet after laughter rang out near the memorial.
The exchange followed a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, video from the TV pool shows.
In the footage, the guard shouts that all visitors must keep silence and show respect at all times; Hegseth glances back and keeps climbing the steps.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”
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