Defense secretary and aides rebuked by guard for laughing at tomb after veterans ceremony
The Guardian reported that a U.S. Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier loudly reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and several of his…
The Guardian reported that a U.S. Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier loudly reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and several of his senior staff on Wednesday. The incident occurred after a Veterans Day ceremony when the group, which included Hegseth’s wife Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh, were walking up the steps in front of the memorial following a photo session. A laugh was heard, prompting the guard to shout, “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.” Video captured by a TV network pool shows Hegseth turning his head toward the sentinel as he continued up the stairs. The rebuke underscored the strict expectations for conduct at the sacred site.
Why it matters
The episode highlights the high standards of decorum expected of public officials at national monuments.
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- United States · Americas
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- The Guardian
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- Tomb, Unknown Soldier, Veterans Day, Pete Hegseth
- Section
- World
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