Hegseth's brand dented by sentinel scolding at Arlington

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's carefully managed public image was challenged during a public encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns. The incident, reported by the New York Times, highlights a reputational setback for a senior official, though its policy implications remain unclear. This matters as it may affect Hegseth's political capital and public perception within the defense establishment.

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