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Hegseth’s group reprimanded for laughing during Veterans Day honoring at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Fernández, J. (2026, November 11). Hegseth’s group reprimanded for laughing during Veterans Day honoring at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/hegseth-yelled-at-veterans-day-tomb-unknown-solider-b3083433.html

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CNN reports that during a Veterans Day visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage were overheard laughing and taking selfies. An on-duty guard rebuked them for violating the rule of maintaining silence and respect. The article does not specify if any consequences will be imposed on those involved.

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Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, and his entourage were reprimanded by an on-duty guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day visit. The incident occurred after some individuals in Hegseth’s group laughed and took selfies, prompting a guard to issue a stern warning: "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" Hegseth was accompanied by his wife Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver, and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. The group did not acknowledge the reprimand, continuing to move away from the tomb. It is unclear if there will be any repercussions for those involved.

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