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Pete Hegseth’s Veterans Day disrespect: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 14, 2026

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This collection of letters to the editor criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage for laughing and talking out loud at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 13, 2026. Readers describe the behavior as a disgrace to the solemnity of the site, noting that a service member had to step in to admonish the group for their lack of respect. The contributors call for Hegseth’s removal from office, with some specifically condemning his perceived arrogance toward the sentinel who corrected his behavior.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage were publicly reprimanded by an Army sentinel during a Veterans Day visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Reports indicate that Hegseth, his wife Jennifer Hegseth, and several top aides were talking, laughing, and taking pictures in front of the memorial. The sentinel, identified as Spc. Thomas Iglesias, issued a stern verbal warning, shouting, "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times!" The incident drew significant attention and online criticism, with some critics labeling the secretary "the secretary of offense." In a subsequent move on November 13, Hegseth awarded a medal to Spc. Iglesias for his actions. This event occurred shortly after Hegseth narrowly escaped impeachment the day prior.

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New York PostThis outlet13 Nov

This collection of letters to the editor criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage for laughing and talking out loud at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 13, 2026. Readers describe the behavior as a disgrace to the solemnity of the site, noting that a service member had to step in to admonish the group for their lack of respect. The contributors call for Hegseth’s removal from office…

Pete Hegseth’s Veterans Day disrespect: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 14, 2026 (this article)4 articles from New York Post on this story
The Independent12 Nov

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard, for reprimanding a group, including Hegseth, for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 2026. The incident occurred after Hegseth and his entourage attended a Veterans Day ceremony and was met with…

Hegseth gives medal to soldier who reprimanded his group for laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →3 articles from The Independent on this story
NBC News12 Nov

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Army Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal on Thursday for reprimanding Hegseth and his guests for their behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. The incident occurred when Iglesias ordered the group to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect while they were talking and taking pictures, an action the Pentagon describes as a…

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him at Arlington National Cemetery →3 articles from NBC News on this story
BBC13 Nov

BBC’s Bernd Debusmann reports on an incident where a sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded a group including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth after a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony. The Pentagon later honored the sentinel, Specialist Thomas Iglesias, with a Joint Service Commendation Medal for enforcing cemetery rules. The article explains the historical context and importance of maintaining…

Military cemetery decorum: The tradition behind Hegseth's Veterans Day reprimand →3 articles from BBC on this story
The Guardian12 Nov

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias a Joint Service Commendation Medal for reprimanding Hegseth and his team for laughing and talking near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day visit. The incident occurred at Arlington National Cemetery, where Iglesias, while on duty, enforced the strict code of silence and respect required at the site. This recognition took place…

Pete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →3 articles from The Guardian on this story
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ABC News (US)12 Nov

A soldier named Spc. Thomas Iglesias, who was on duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal for reprimanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's group for laughing after taking photos during a Veterans Day ceremony. The incident occurred when Hegseth’s group, including Trump, was photographed near the tomb, and Iglesias enforced the rule of…

Soldier who admonished Hegseth group at Arlington Cemetery awarded a medal →3 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
Daily Mail12 Nov

Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War, awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias with a Joint Service Commendation Medal after Iglesias reprimanded Hegseth and his group for laughing during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Hegseth posted on social media to praise Iglesias, who had reminded them to maintain silence and respect. The Pentagon spokesperson noted that the award…

Pete Hegseth tucks tail between legs as he awards 'patriot' who yelled at him during Veterans Day ceremony: 'Well done' →2 articles from Daily Mail on this story
Washington Examiner12 Nov

On Thursday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth awarded a medal to Army Specialist Thomas Iglesias, who had earlier gone viral for yelling at a noisy group, believed to be led by Hegseth, to be quiet while Iglesias was on duty at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The incident occurred the previous day and was broadcast live on television, drawing public attention to Iglesias's actions in…

Hegseth awards medal to Arlington Guard sentinel who shouted at his party to keep quiet at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
Fox News12 Nov

Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Army Specialist Thomas Iglesias on Thursday for reprimanding Hegseth’s entourage and insisting on decorum at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2026. The medal recognizes meritorious achievement or service, and Iglesias’s action was prompted by laughter from Hegseth’s group, which Iglesias…

Soldier who scolded Hegseth's entourage at Tomb of Unknown Soldier receives special honor from Pentagon chief →2 articles from Fox News on this story
Al Jazeera12 Nov

During 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 story
CBC12 Nov

Pete Hegseth, U.S. War Secretary, awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias with the Joint Service Commendation Medal on Thursday, one day after Iglesias reprimanded Hegseth and his staff for laughing loudly at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The reprimand came after Hegseth and his team took photographs at the site, which is considered a highly solemn and…

U.S. army guard given medal by Hegseth day after Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimand →2 articles from CBC on this story
Toronto Star11 Nov

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 →
South China Morning Post11 Nov

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 →
Sydney Morning Herald11 Nov

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 →
Mother Jones12 Nov

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 →
The Hindu12 Nov

A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his staff for laughing loudly while taking photos at the tomb during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. This incident occurred shortly after Hegseth narrowly avoided impeachment efforts in Congress led by Rep. Thomas Massie, with Democrats like Rep. Gwen Moore criticizing Hegseth's behavior as…

U.S. Defence Secretary Hegseth, staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →
Dawn12 Nov

During a Veterans Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s delegation was reminded by a sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to maintain silence and respect after laughter was heard from the group as they climbed its steps. The incident occurred on Wednesday and was reported by CNN. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the secretary respects military…

US marine guard appears to rebuke Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →
Euronews12 Nov

During a Veterans Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group were reprimanded by a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard for violating the site's silence rule while posing for photographs. The video captures laughter from the group just before the soldier politely but firmly reminded them about the need for respect and decorum at the memorial. A Pentagon spokesperson…

Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier →
Toronto Sun12 Nov

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage were scolded by a military sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday after they were filmed laughing and talking while posing for photos. The incident occurred following a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony attended by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The article takes a critical angle by highlighting the spectacle as a source of…

Hegseth and his entourage scolded by military sentinel at Tomb of the Unknowns →
Daily Caller12 Nov

The Pentagon officially defended an Army sentinel from The Old Guard who shouted at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage to maintain silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony. Video footage captured Hegseth, his wife, and several advisors laughing and conversing on the steps of the memorial immediately following a wreath-laying ceremony. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell issued a…

Pentagon Backs Soldier Who Called Out Hegseth’s Entourage →
Just the News12 Nov

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal on Thursday for reprimanding Hegseth and his aides for inappropriate behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Hegseth’s group was laughing and talking after taking photos in front of the tomb, and Iglesias reminded them of the need to…

Hegseth gives medal to soldier who reprimanded him and his aides at Arlington National Cemetary →
The Daily Wire12 Nov

War Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias of the 3rd Infantry Regiment on Thursday, just a day after Iglesias reprimanded members of Hegseth’s entourage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for violating decorum rules. The incident was captured on video, showing Hegseth’s entourage laughing and talking loudly near the tomb, prompting Iglesias to remind them…

Hegseth Awards Medal To Soldier Who Scolded His Entourage On Veterans Day →
Global News12 Nov

Pete Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias a Joint Service Commendation Medal after the soldier reprimanded Hegseth and senior officials for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Memorial Day event. The award follows footage of the group breaking decorum at the Arlington National Cemetery site, where Iglesias shouted for visitors to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect. Pentagon…

Pete Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him at memorial site →
The Straits Times12 Nov

Defense chief Pete Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal on November 12 for reprimanding Hegseth and his entourage for laughing and talking near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The award follows a November 11 incident at Arlington National Cemetery where a US Army sentinel shouted at the group to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect while they were taking photos…

Pentagon chief Hegseth decorates soldier who reprimanded him and his entourage →
ABC News (AU)12 Nov

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias at Arlington National Cemetery following a Veterans Day ceremony. The award was given after Specialist Iglesias reprimanded Hegseth and his staff for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a site considered one of the nation's most solemn war memorials. The report highlights the contrast between the…

Hegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him at war cemetery →
Times of India13 Nov

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Army Specialist Thomas Iglesias for his actions at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day visit. Hegseth presented the medal to Iglesias at the Pentagon after Iglesias had earlier reprimanded Hegseth and his aides for not maintaining silence and decorum near the memorial. The incident also brought renewed scrutiny to…

'Well done, specialist': Hegseth honours soldier who scolded his team at war memorial →
NPR13 Nov

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal on Thursday after the soldier shouted at Hegseth's group for laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The incident occurred on Veterans Day in 2026 and went viral, leading to intense public criticism and accusations from figures like Rep. Gwen Moore that Hegseth lacked the fitness for his office. The report…

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him →

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A US army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier loudly reprimanded the embattled US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and his top staffers on Wednesday, after some in the group were heard laughing and talking near the memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony.

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Pete Hegseth gave an award and took photos with the Army soldier who reprimanded the secretary of war and his top advisers for laughing at a Veterans Day ceremony.

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An army sentinel from the 3rd US Infantry Regiment – also known as the Old Guard – has been guarding the tomb around the clock, rain or shine, since 1948.

9 outlets

'The Secretary and the entire Department have always honored—and will always honor—the sacrifices our military men and women have made to keep America safe,' Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement to the Daily Mail.

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  • The New York Post criticizes Hegseth's behavior as disrespectful, while other outlets report the incident without such commentary.51

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  • The New York Post frames the incident as a rebuke to a high-ranking official, while The Guardian reports it as a scolding for laughing.51
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Hegseth’s group reprimanded for laughing during Veterans Day honoring at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The Independent · stated as fact

Stunning moment Pete Hegseth and his staff screamed at by guard for laughing during solemn Veterans Day memorial: 'Pay respect!' Daily Mail · stated as fact

Hegseth and staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Toronto Star · stated as fact

Hegseth's group reprimanded for noise at Tomb of Unknown Soldier CBS News · stated as fact

Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier NBC News · stated as fact

Arlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Washington Examiner · stated as fact

Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier BBC · stated as fact

Hegseth and team reprimanded by Arlington national cemetery guard – video The Guardian · stated as fact

Hegseth and staff scolded by guard after laughter heard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier South China Morning Post · stated as fact

‘Silence!’ Guard yells at Hegseth’s group for laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sydney Morning Herald · stated as fact

Army sentinel sharply reprimands Hegseth's group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day Fox News · stated as fact

Army guard scolds Pentagon officials, including Pete Hegseth, heard laughing at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier New York Post · stated as fact

Hegseth scolded by security at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Al Jazeera · stated as fact

Pete Hegseth’s Crew Got Chewed Out at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Mother Jones · stated as fact

Hegseth, wife and aides spark scolding from guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier CBC · stated as fact

U.S. Defence Secretary Hegseth, staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The Hindu · stated as fact

US marine guard appears to rebuke Hegseth's delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Dawn · stated as fact

Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Euronews · stated as fact

Hegseth and his entourage scolded by military sentinel at Tomb of the Unknowns Toronto Sun · stated as fact

WATCH: Hegseth's group admonished at Tomb of the Unknowns during Veterans Day visit ABC News · stated as fact

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Why an Army specialist had the guts to scold the secretary of defense Same event
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Leans strongly right further right than this Hedges 0 of 28 claims Outlet record 66/100
U.S. Defence Secretary Hegseth, staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Same event
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Hedges 3 of 23 claims Outlet record 78/100
Stunning moment Pete Hegseth and his staff screamed at by guard for laughing during solemn Veterans Day memorial: 'Pay respect!' Different event
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Hedges 0 of 15 claims Outlet record 70/100
“Article A describes the incident where Pete Hegseth and his staff were reprimanded for laughing during a Veterans Day memorial, while Article B is a letter to the editor discussing the same incident after it occurred, not describing the original incident itself.”
Pete Hegseth and others reprimanded by guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Different event
NBC News
Leans left further left than this Hedges 0 of 11 claims Outlet record 77/100
“Article A describes the incident where Pete Hegseth and his guests were reprimanded by a guard, while Article B is a letter to the editor reacting to the event described in Article A.”
Pete Hegseth’s Crew Got Chewed Out at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Same event
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Leans strongly left further left than this Hedges 3 of 19 claims Outlet record 60/100
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who chastised him Different event
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Leans right further right than this Hedges 0 of 15 claims Outlet record 60/100
“Article A reports on an incident where Pete Hegseth awards a medal to a soldier who criticized him, while Article B discusses public reaction and letters to the editor about Hegseth's disrespectful behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is a different specific occurrence.”
Pete Hegseth tucks tail between legs as he awards 'patriot' who yelled at him during Veterans Day ceremony: 'Well done' Different event
Daily Mail
Leans right further right than this Hedges 1 of 22 claims Outlet record 70/100
“Article A describes the specific incident where Pete Hegseth gave an award to the soldier who reprimanded him at the Veterans Day ceremony, while Article B is a letter to the editor criticizing Hegseth's behavior and calling for him to be banned from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Although both relate to the same broader incident, they describe different specific events.”
Hegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him at war cemetery Different event
ABC News (AU)
Hedges 1 of 20 claims Outlet record 67/100
“Article A describes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarding a soldier for reprimanding him at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, while Article B is a letter to the editor criticizing Hegseth's behavior at the same site.”
Hegseth and team reprimanded by Arlington national cemetery guard – video Different event
The Guardian
Hedges 0 of 2 claims Outlet record 65/100
“Article A describes the reprimanding incident itself, while Article B is a letter to the editor reacting to the incident described in Article A.”

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Pinning that medal on Spec. Thomas Iglesias’ chest probably embarrassed the secretary — whose record of firing generals tells us what he would have done to Iglesias had the whole incident not been so public.
2026-11-14 · New York Post
Pete Hegseth’s Veterans Day disrespect: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 14, 2026 · assertive framing

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I can’t fathom the level of disrespect shown by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his entourage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (“Hegseth rewards rebuking soldier,” Nov. 13). asserted
Hegseth → fathom → soldier
This person dictates policy; he should have known that talking and laughing out loud was wrong. asserted
talking → dictate → policy
Every one of them should be banned from that solemn place. asserted
one → ban → place
Good for the soldier who scolded them. asserted
who → scold → them
Hegseth deserves his own award for “Most Insincere Medal-Pinning and Congratulations in US Military History.” asserted
Hegseth → deserve → History
Pinning that medal on Spec. Thomas Iglesias’ chest probably embarrassed the secretary — whose record of firing generals tells us what he would have done to Iglesias had the whole incident not been so public. asserted
incident → pin → Iglesias
My wife and I have witnessed the solemn ceremonial changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on numerous occasions, first with our children and then with our grandchildren. asserted
wife → witness → grandchildren
They all learned the significance of the ceremony and acted with the utmost respect. asserted
They → learn → respect
Apparently, Hegseth was never taught that same respect. asserted
Hegseth → teach → respect
His actions were so disrespectful a service member at the tomb admonished them. asserted
member → admonish → them
Remembrance Day is an occasion of respect for those who served, suffered or died for us. asserted
who → serve → us
Hegseth was disgraced as a member of the group who thought it was OK to laugh on the steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. asserted
it → disgrace → Soldier
One of the guards, with an impressive voice, reminded them how to behave. asserted
One → remind → them
Box Hill, Australia I was previously a supporter of Hegseth, but that has changed. asserted
that → change → Hegseth
He and his buddies laughing and taking photos at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was despicable. asserted
laughing → laugh → Soldier
The photo of Hegseth looking back with that arrogant look at the sentinel who instructed his party to comport themselves with quiet respect tells me everything. asserted
who → look → everything
He has got to go, either fired by Trump or by resignation. asserted
He → get → resignation
Earl Beal Terre Haute, Ind. The Issue: President Trump admitting his immigration policy “was too tough” in a “60 Minutes” interview. asserted
policy → admit → interview
The Trump administration is being criticized for its too-harsh approach to those entering the United States illegally (“Don’s immig mea culpa,” Nov. 9). asserted
administration → criticize → States
Critics believe if migrants have committed no other crimes, they should be left alone to pursue their lives and head toward citizenship. asserted
they → believe → citizenship
Fine, but more thought better be given to those who take the many steps to enter legally. asserted
who → give → steps
They say we need more workers, so let’s make legal entry an easy and quick undertaking — but with full vetting, which illegals don’t get. asserted
illegals → say → which
Angela Lennox-Kay Hackettstown, NJ President Trump’s cavalier and cynical attitude in admonishing his own hard-line immigration stance betrays one of his core campaign promises of mass deportation that got him elected in 2024. asserted
him → admonish → 2024
Amnesty is the red line that cannot be crossed. asserted
that → cross → ?
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan made a mistake when he agreed to sign the Immigration Reform and Control Act, providing a path to amnesty for illegal immigrants in exchange for stricter border enforcement — which never happened: Democrats duped him. asserted
Democrats → make → him
Trump’s legacy will be tarnished if he capitulates to the Democrats, which will cause him to flip from one of the greatest presidents to the worst president in American history, beating Lyndon Johnson and Joe Biden. asserted
him → tarnish → Johnson
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