Hegseth honors soldier who silenced him at Arlington amid political pressure

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly honored a soldier from the Old Guard who told him to be quiet during a military tribute at Arlington National Cemetery. The gesture appears aimed at defusing criticism, but Hegseth faces ongoing political pressure domestically. The incident underscores tensions between military decorum and political conduct.

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