# Hegseth’s group reprimanded after laughing near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

https://mins.news/en/video/139788

- CNN, 2026-11-11 23:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_q1Kb23oRk

> A U.S. Army sentinel reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior advisers after some members of the group laughed and talked near the memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony. The sentinel called for visitors to maintain silence and respect.

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