Solider reprimands Hegseth, guests at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

At the National Veterans Day observance yesterday, the President and the First Lady took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a tradition dating back more than 70 years. Afterwards, the President took a moment to talk directly to veterans and their families, thanking them for their sacrifice. On Veterans Day, we reaffirm our undying gratitude to every patriot who has answered the call of duty. Americans must always remember that our way of life is not the natural condition of mankind. Everything we've achieved, everything that we are, everything that we hope to become is built on the courage of those willing to endure and unimaginable and to some just unbearable and to stand strong when all else gives way. Now, this Veterans Day is the first since the war in Iran began more than eight months ago. Almost 1,000 service members have been injured. At least 23 have died in that war. President Trump acknowledged their sacrifice and vowed it will not be in vain. Well, a U.S. Army sentinel reprimanded Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth and a group of his senior advisers yesterday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This was remarkable, demanding respect, because the group that was with Hegseth were laughing outside of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Right after the sentinel could be heard calling out, all visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times. Now, the chief Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, said in part... And I'm quoting, while commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum. Our time's now 539. The Democratic leadership is criticizing some Democratic lawmakers because they missed the impeachment vote of Defense Secretary Hegseth. Eleven Democrats skipped the vote. Their reasons included poor health. Some said they were caught in traffic. And Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi was back in San Francisco. She was receiving an award at a Veterans Day event. Democrats could have moved the impeachment process forward. If each of them happened to have been present on Capitol Hill. I say shame on them for not showing up. I mean, this is important. I don't make excuses for colleagues who don't show up on such an important vote. That is regrettable. Now, over in the U.S. Senate, there were questions about whether current Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has enough support to get elected as the Senate majority leader. Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna is among the progressive House members urging the current Senate and Senate-elect Democrats to pick a new leader. Ro Khanna accuses Chuck Schumer of being ineffective and out of touch with Americans.