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Hegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff for laughing and talking near the memorial after a Veterans Day ceremony, emphasizing the need for silence and respect.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated the department honors military sacrifices and supported the sentinel's reminder to maintain decorum at the solemn site.
- The incident drew criticism from former GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger, who called Hegseth "completely unqualified" and condemned his behavior as disrespectful to the memorial.
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a highly sacred site guarded continuously by the 3rd US Infantry Regiment, with sentinels regularly addressing noisy visitors to preserve the solemn atmosphere.
- The reprimand occurred shortly after Hegseth narrowly avoided impeachment by House Republicans, despite allegations of constitutional violations related to his military decisions.
