WATCH: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his group were scolded by an Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Veterans Day ceremony after a disruption of the solemn atmosphere.
“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”
The chief Pentagon spokesman defended Hegseth’s commitment to honoring the sacrifices of service members while acknowledging the lapse:
“While commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.”
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