War Secretary Pete Hegseth's Team Scolded for Laughter at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
War Secretary Pete Hegseth and his team were reprimanded by a soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery after a Veterans Day ceremony. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, Chief of Staff Rick Buria, Deputy Chief of Staff Patrick Weaver, and Senior Advisor Tami Radabaugh were taking photos. A loud laugh from the group prompted the soldier on guard to shout, reminding them to "maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times." Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the soldier "correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum." The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a revered memorial for unidentified soldiers from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, guarded continuously by the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment since 1948. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance also delivered remarks at the Veterans Day commemoration.
