Pete Hegseth honors soldier who scolded him at Arlington cemetery
Verified: 2 outlets in 2 countries have reported this story since Nov 12, 1 of them from the United States.
The soldier had reprimanded the US Defense Secretary and his group after they were heard talking and laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The site is one of the most solemn military memorials in the US.
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Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
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1 outlet from the United States, where the story is: New York Post · how we count
- Nov 12, 7:21 PM UTCFirst report· you’re reading thisPete Hegseth honors soldier who scolded him at Arlington cemeterydw.com ↗
- Nov 12, 8:13 PM UTC+51 minHegseth gives top award to soldier who scolded him, aides at Arlington National Cemeterynypost.com ↗
- Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 12, 8:13 PM UTC · +51 min
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1h agoPete Hegseth honors soldier who scolded him at Arlington cemetery The soldier had reprimanded the US Defense Secretary and his group after they were heard talking and laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The site is one of the most solemn military memorials in the US.
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