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Defense Secretary Hegseth Reprimanded at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

November 12, 2026

Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff were reprimanded by a U.S. Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for laughing, violating the standard of silence and respect required at the memorial.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth’s delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - AP News

Right

  • Army guard scolds Pentagon officials, including Pete Hegseth, heard laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier rules: Why a sentinel shouted 'silence and respect' at Hegseth's group
  • Arlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Washington Examiner

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