Reprimand at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for a noisy group with the Pentagon chief. Everything was recorded by cameras.

On November 11, after Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his team were reprimanded by a guard for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The incident, captured on video, raised concerns about respect for the memorial. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the guard's reminder of the need for solemnity. The event sparked political backlash, particularly from Democrats, questioning Hegseth's suitability for his role. This incident followed a failed impeachment attempt against Hegseth the previous day, highlighting ongoing political tensions.