U.S. · POLITICS · NOV 11, 5:40 PM ET

Sentinel at Tomb of Unknown Soldier yells at Hegseth group to maintain decorum

Reported by 33 outlets in the past day, including The Hill, South China Morning Post, The New York Times.

1What happened

A group including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth broke decorum and was loudly admonished by the Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. The Hill ↗

2What’s next

As the group broke from taking photos, a loud laugh could be heard, and the soldier... South China Morning Post ↗

3Also reported

Video shows Hegseth taking photos on the empty steps in front of the tomb with his wife, Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. South China Morning Post ↗

Sources

Sentinel at Tomb of Unknown Soldier yells at Hegseth group to maintain decorum ↗The Hill
Hegseth and staff scolded by guard after laughter heard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ↗South China Morning Post
Soldier Shouts Toward Hegseth to Show ‘Respect’ at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ↗The New York Times
Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ↗NBC News
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ↗CNN