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Twitter Users Are Losing It Over Footage Of Pete Hegseth 'Trying So Hard' To Stand During Veteran's Day In Viral Clip: 'I Think He's Attempting The Trump Stance'

November 13, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing another round of criticism online after footage from a Veterans Day ceremony sparked controversy, and now, another clip of the politician is making the rounds on social media.

After he and members of his entourage were reprimanded by a soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, viewers are turning their attention to a separate video that appears to show the defense secretary struggling to stand still and maintain his posture. Read more about the viral clip below.

Pete Hegseth Was Reprimanded By A Soldier During A Veterans Day Ceremony

Pete Hegseth attended a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 11th, alongside President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other members of the administration. Following a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the defense secretary and several members of his team stopped to pose for photos near the memorial.

However, the moment took an awkward turn when a loud laugh could be heard from someone in the group, prompting a U.S. Army sentinel to turn around and loudly remind the visitors of the site’s rules.

“All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times,” the soldier shouted, reprimanding the group for breaking the solemn atmosphere of the memorial.

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Twitter Users React To Footage Of Pete Seemingly Struggling To Stand Still

The scolding from the soldier wasn't the only moment from the defense secretary's Veterans Day appearance that caught social media users' attention.

 

Another clip of the former Fox News host is now going viral, with viewers pointing out what appears to be Hegseth struggling to stand completely still and maintain an upright posture during the ceremony. The footage has prompted plenty of jokes and comparisons on X, with some users questioning what exactly the politician was doing as he stood alongside other attendees.

 

"Never seen anyone try so hard at just standing," commented an X user.

 

"I think he's attempting the Trump stance," joked another.

 

One user responded, "He is standing like that one action figure you desperately want to move the limbs of, but can't because they are fixed."

 

Another user accused him of "not knowing how to stand."

 

"He looks glitched out," observed a user.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.