‘Chit-chat and laughter’ at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; Hegseth reprimanded by the guard

Pete Hegseth and his entourage found themselves in an awkward situation after being reprimanded by a sentry guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington on Veterans Day. According to footage broadcast by CNN, the soldier publicly reprimanded the Defence Secretary, stating: ‘All visitors are required to maintain silence and respect at all times.” Accompanying Hegseth were his wife Jennifer, Chief of Staff Ricky Buria, Deputy Chief of Staff Patrick Weaver and Senior Adviser Tami Radabaugh. At one point, the group even began taking selfies in front of the monument.