According to reports, on the 11th local time, after the Veterans Day ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery, US Secretary of Defense Hugseth stood in front of the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” and took a group photo with his wife and other senior military officials. After the photo was taken, there was clear laughter in the group, which prompted the patrolling guards to stop shouting loudly. In response to a request for comment, Pentagon spokesman Parnell said the “soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to remain solemn.” This scene sparked strong controversy on social media, with many American netizens accusing Hegseth and others of “misconduct.” Some people say that posing for a group photo in front of the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” is inappropriate, not to mention that there are people laughing. Some netizens accuse Hegseth of “not going there to pay tribute, but to take pictures.” Some American netizens also praised this guard for doing a good job.

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