Pete Hegseth’s Group Scolded by Tomb of Unknown Soldier Sentinel for Laughing
"All visitors will maintain the atmosphere of silence and respect at all times," the soldier barks at the defense secretary and others The post Pete Hegseth’s Group Scolded by Tomb of Unknown Soldier Sentinel for Laughing appeared first on TheWrap .
At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others found themselves reprimanded by an Army sentinel for laughing near the monument. The incident, captured by CNN on Veterans Day, showed Hegseth and his group ascending the stairs in front of the burial site, where laughter could be heard, prompting the sentinel to sternly warn, "All visitors will maintain the atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!"
Several members of Hegseth's group responded by turning back, while others proceeded to enter a building at Arlington National Cemetery. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell commented on the viral moment, stating that the Secretary and his department "honor—and will always honor—the sacrifices our military men and women have made to keep America safe."
This incident unfolded in the wake of Hegseth's successful defense against a failed impeachment effort, with House Republicans dismissing a resolution to remove him for his actions in office and the handling of the Iran war. Despite the setback, President Donald Trump hailed Hegseth's victory, praising the department's accomplishments and his own support.
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