Hegseth awards soldier who reprimanded him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded a medal on Thursday to the very soldier who admonished his party during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Hegseth presented Spc. Thomas Iglesias with the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his conduct at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
On Wednesday, someone in Hegseth’s group was heard laughing as they walked away after taking photos at the site.
A Pentagon spokesperson said Iglesias had “correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum.”
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