Embarrassment at the memorial: the guard shouted at the defense secretary's entourage

A US Army guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington loudly scolded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's entourage after laughter was heard during a photo shoot in front of the grave, following the Veterans Day ceremony. The video aired on CNN. The incident occurred less than a day after the House blocked the impeachment resolution against Hegseth by a vote of 211 to 204.

Embarrassment was recorded today (Wednesday) at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, when a US Army guard loudly scolded a group that included US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his senior advisors. According to a video aired on CNN, some members of the group laughed and talked while posing for photos in front of the grave, after the Veterans Day ceremony. The video shows Hegseth, his wife Jennifer, and senior officials from his office posing in front of the grave. At one point, laughter was heard from the group, and the guard stopped his march, turned toward them, and shouted: "All visitors must maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times." The group members looked away and continued up the stairs. The Pentagon did not respond to inquiries. The incident occurred less than a day after the motion to impeach Hegseth was blocked in the House, with the Republican majority voting to send it to the House Judiciary Committee, 211 to 204. The motion was submitted by Republican Representative Thomas Massie and deals with the war in Iran, attacks on drug ships in South America, and more. Trump quickly celebrated what he called "an acquittal of a great American patriot," but on January 3 the House will pass to Democratic control, who supported the impeachment and are expected to renew the move. In his speech at the ceremony, Trump noted Hegseth's presence in the audience, and those present responded with loud applause and cheers. "I had a feeling this would happen," the president said, adding: "He has done a fantastic job, he loves you and protects you." Hegseth himself served as an infantry officer in the National Guard, in Guantanamo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and was twice awarded the Bronze Star.