Arlington guard scolds Hegseth’s entourage for laughing near tomb
War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage at the Arlington National Cemetery was rebuked on Wednesday after someone in the group laughed near a revered memorial.
TL;DR
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth's group was rebuked by a U.S. Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery for laughing near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- The Pentagon confirmed the incident and commended the sentinel for enforcing decorum.
- Hegseth is currently facing an impeachment effort in Congress, led by Rep. Thomas Massie, concerning his authority to order military strikes without congressional approval.
- Hegseth has defended his actions, labeling the impeachment push as a political stunt.
- If impeached, Hegseth would be the first sitting war secretary to face impeachment in 150 years.