Hegseth and guests reprimanded by US Army guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, video shows

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The incident took place a day after House Republicans rejected an effort to impeach Hegseth, who has faced increased scrutiny for his actions in Iran.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and guests were reprimanded by a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after a Veterans Day memorial service Wednesday.

Video shows Hegseth standing with a few senior advisers for a photo in front of the tomb at Arlington Cemetery. In the video, someone in the group can be heard laughing while others are speaking.

“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times,” a US Army sentinel yelled out as the group walked away.

CNN identified other members of the group as Hegseth’s wife, Jennifer; his chief of staff Ricky Buria; deputy chief of staff Patrick Weaver; and senior adviser Tami Radabaugh.

“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,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell told the Globe in response to an inquiry about the incident.

“While commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum,” Parnell added.

A US Army sentinel has been guarding the tomb around the clock since April 1948. President Trump attended an annual Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony earlier in the day Wednesday, alongside first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other administration officials.

Hegseth’s reprimanding came just one day after an unsuccessful vote to impeach him in the US House on Tuesday over his handling of the Iran war and other actions. Republicans banded together to reject the articles put forth by GOP Representative Thomas Massie, who was the only Republican to vote for impeachment. Some top Democrats have shown interest in pursuing impeachment against Hegseth after their party takes control of Congress in the new term that starts in January.

Before the House’s vote on Tuesday, Hegseth hosted a rare press conference denouncing the articles as “sabotage.”

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