Washington is talking about these images: 'Silence' brush on the monument to Defense Minister Hegseth!

NEWS CENTER/ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his high-level delegation, who visited the Arlington National Cemetery on the occasion of Veterans Day in the USA, were publicly scolded by a US soldier on duty at the mausoleum for enthusiastic laughter and noisy conversations.

The images, which were broadcast by CNN and became the news of the country in a short time, caused great repercussions in Washington.

'Absolute SILENCE AND RESPECT' WARNING

Dedicated to the memory of unidentified soldiers in World War I and subsequent conflicts and considered one of the most sacred places of the American army, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is protected by the "elite Old Guard" unit, which stands guard 24 hours a day.

After the ceremony, while Hegseth, his wife Jennifer and his close advisors were taking a souvenir photo on the steps of the monument, sudden and loud laughter from the group disrupted the seriousness of the atmosphere.

Thereupon, the sniper-disciplined guard soldier on patrol made a harsh statement and said, "All visitors will always maintain the atmosphere of silence and respect!" he said.

STATEMENT FROM PENTAGON WAS NOT DELAYED

After the images spread rapidly and went viral on social media, an official statement came from the Pentagon. Sean Parnell, the chief spokesman of the Ministry of Defense, found the soldier's reaction justified and said, "The Minister and our entire department have always respected the sacrifices of our soldiers. While commemorating this sacred day, one of our soldiers correctly and respectfully reminded everyone of the protocol and etiquette."