A U.S. Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier corrected a group with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday. Some in the group had laughed and chatted after a Veterans Day ceremony.
Why it matters: The tomb holds an unidentified World War I soldier and draws presidents and foreign dignitaries. Silence there is a standing rule enforced by the guards.
Where they split: The outlets differ on Hegseth's role: CNN says the guard reprimanded Hegseth and his advisers, while Newsweek says it was unclear whether Hegseth himself laughed.
Left coverage, 14 sources: The left frames it as Hegseth and his senior advisers being reprimanded for disrespect at a sacred memorial.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right frames it as a warning to Hegseth's group, noting that video does not show whether Hegseth laughed.
What’s next: Both outlets have requested comment from the Pentagon.
