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Associated Press. (2026, November 11). Hegseth and staff scolded by guard after laughter heard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3374128/hegseth-and-staff-scolded-guard-after-laughter-heard-tomb-unknown-soldier
Associated Press. “Hegseth and staff scolded by guard after laughter heard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” South China Morning Post, 11 Nov. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3374128/hegseth-and-staff-scolded-guard-after-laughter-heard-tomb-unknown-soldier.
Associated Press. “Hegseth and staff scolded by guard after laughter heard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” South China Morning Post, November 11, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3374128/hegseth-and-staff-scolded-guard-after-laughter-heard-tomb-unknown-soldier.
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Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, and his entourage were reprimanded by an on-duty guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during a Veterans Day visit. The incident occurred after some individuals in Hegseth’s group laughed and took selfies, prompting a guard to issue a stern warning: "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" Hegseth was accompanied by his wife Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver, and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh. The group did not acknowledge the reprimand, continuing to move away from the tomb. It is unclear if there will be any repercussions for those involved.
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During a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Pete Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, and their staff were scolded by a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard for laughing near the memorial. The incident occurred after they took photos in front of the tomb; when laughter was heard, the guard reminded them to maintain silence and respect.
Hegseth and staff scolded by guard after laughter heard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (this article)During President Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday for a wreath-laying ceremony honoring fallen soldiers, a US Army sentinel asked a group including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to maintain decorum and show proper respect at the site. The incident was noted by CNN correspondent Charlie D'Agata as part of the coverage surrounding Trump's attendance.
Hegseth's group asked by soldier to maintain respect at Arlington National Cemetery →3 articles from CBS News on this storyOn Wednesday, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth and his aides were scolded by an army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery after some in their group laughed near the memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony. The incident occurred as Hegseth’s team was walking up the steps to leave, with the guard yelling for silence and respect. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell defended…
Hegseth and aides scolded by guard for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →2 articles from The Guardian on this storyDuring a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's entourage was reprimanded by an Army guard for laughing loudly while taking photos near the memorial site. The guard reminded them that visitors must maintain silence and respect. This incident occurred as political pressure against Hegseth intensified; he narrowly avoided…
Hegseth entourage reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyCNN reports that during a Veterans Day visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage were overheard laughing and taking selfies. An on-duty guard rebuked them for violating the rule of maintaining silence and respect. The article does not specify if any consequences will be imposed on those involved.
Hegseth’s group reprimanded for laughing during Veterans Day honoring at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War and his staff were reprimanded by a guard for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during Veterans Day. The incident occurred after a ceremony on Wednesday when laughter was heard from the group while taking pictures. A US Army sentinel in ceremonial uniform shouted a warning to maintain silence and respect, before resuming their patrol. Pentagon…
Stunning moment Pete Hegseth and his staff screamed at by guard for laughing during solemn Veterans Day memorial: 'Pay respect!' →A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier verbally reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's team after they took photos on its steps during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington. The group included Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver, and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh.
Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, and his group were reprimanded by an Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for talking loudly and taking pictures during a visit on Wednesday following a Veterans Day ceremony. The sentinel asked the visitors to maintain silence and respect while they disregarded these instructions. When questioned about the incident, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that Hegseth…
Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →On Wednesday, Pete Hegseth’s group was scolded by an Army guard at Arlington National Cemetery for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while posing for photos after a Veterans Day ceremony. The incident was captured on live TV and involved Hegseth, his wife, and other members of their entourage who were reprimanded by the sentinel guarding the memorial.
Arlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group were scolded by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday after Veterans Day celebrations. The guard admonished them for laughing during a photo opportunity, reminding visitors to maintain silence and respect. Those present included Hegseth's advisers Patrick Weaver and Tami Radabaugh, chief of staff Ricky Buria, and his…
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →During a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington Cemetery, a guard reprimanded a group including US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The incident occurred as officials commemorated the federal holiday honoring veterans. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that while paying respects, everyone was reminded to maintain decorum by a soldier on duty. The article does not…
‘Silence!’ Guard yells at Hegseth’s group for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →On Wednesday during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, an Army sentinel sharply reminded Pete Hegseth’s group to maintain silence and respect after laughter was heard from departing members of his entourage around 12:30 p.m. The incident occurred shortly after President Donald Trump left the memorial following a wreath-laying ceremony. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell later defended the…
Army sentinel sharply reprimands Hegseth's group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day →During a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Pete Hegseth, after narrowly avoiding impeachment, posed for photos with his wife and staff near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier but were reprimanded by a sentinel for laughing loudly and disrespectfully. The incident highlights tensions over military decorum, as Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell acknowledged the breach while emphasizing respect…
Pete Hegseth’s Crew Got Chewed Out at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →Pete Hegseth, the U.S. War Secretary, faced a verbal reprimand from a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with his wife and staff during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The guard scolded them for violating decorum when they took photos and laughed in front of the tomb. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell defended the soldier's action, stating he correctly reminded everyone to maintain an…
Hegseth, wife and aides spark scolding from guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →How the first headlines put it
Hegseth’s group reprimanded for laughing during Veterans Day honoring at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Stunning moment Pete Hegseth and his staff screamed at by guard for laughing during solemn Veterans Day memorial: 'Pay respect!'
Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Hegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Hegseth and team reprimanded by Arlington national cemetery guard – video
