Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The incident occurred on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery, where Hegseth, his wife, and advisers were posing for photographs on the steps in front of the memorial. After the group finished taking pictures, laughter was heard before the guard intervened to remind everyone to maintain silence and respect at the sacred site.

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A Pentagon spokesman later confirmed that the soldier had correctly and respectfully reminded all visitors to maintain proper decorum during the solemn occasion. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of America's most hallowed military sites, requiring visitors to observe strict protocols of silence and respect.