Tomb Sentinel Calls Out Hegseth's Group Over Laughter at Arlington on Veterans Day
An Army guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stopped his patrol to demand silence and respect as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's party lingered at the tomb hours after the national ceremony.
By DAN WHITAKERLive News & Video · Nov 11, 3:57 PM
VIRGINIA — An Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier halted his patrol on Wednesday and publicly called out a group traveling with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after some of its members were heard laughing and chatting near the tomb, CNN reported in a story carried by CP24.
The moment came Wednesday afternoon at Arlington National Cemetery, hours after Hegseth joined President Trump and Vice President JD Vance for the morning wreath-laying that anchors the nation's Veterans Day observance, according to Newsweek. The group had been taking photographs in front of the tomb as it was leaving, CNN reported.
As the party lingered, the sentinel stopped his measured walk and addressed the visitors directly, reminding them that "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times," according to CNN's account. Newsweek, which reviewed the broadcast footage, reported that the guard told the group to keep silent and pay respect, and that the video did not show who had been laughing.
The group included Hegseth, his wife, Jennifer, chief of staff Ricky Buria, deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh, CNN and The Independent reported. The Independent reported that members of the entourage…