{"id":2623023,"date":"2026-07-02T19:13:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T23:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-pete-hegseth-skewers-blinded-by-ideology-protesters-who-interrupted-moment-of-silence-for-fallen-soldier\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T19:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T23:15:03","slug":"watch-pete-hegseth-skewers-blinded-by-ideology-protesters-who-interrupted-moment-of-silence-for-fallen-soldier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-pete-hegseth-skewers-blinded-by-ideology-protesters-who-interrupted-moment-of-silence-for-fallen-soldier\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Pete Hegseth Skewers &#8216;Blinded by Ideology&#8217; Protesters Who Interrupted Moment of Silence for Fallen Soldier"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-pete-hegseth-skewers-blinded-by-ideology-protesters-who-interrupted-moment-of-silence-for-fallen-soldier%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2623023&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-strikes-fear-in-aoc-says-she-might-get-jail-time-during-absurd-meltdown-hes-out-of-his-mind\/\" title=\"Trump Alarms AOC, Claims She Could Face Jail in Bizarre Outburst - &#039;He&#039;s Lost It!\">article discusses comments made<\/a> by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a ceremony honoring National Guard members in Washington, D.C. he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ive-had-enough-brett-kavanaughs-pro-choice-neighbors-want-abortion-protesters-to-quit-it\/\" title=\"\u2018I\u2019ve Had Enough\u2019: Brett Kavanaugh\u2019s Pro-Choice Neighbors Want Abortion Protesters To Quit It\">criticized protesters<\/a> who chanted \u201cGuard go home,\u201d describing their actions as signs of ingratitude and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-bondi-beach-hanukkah-massacre-and-the-islamist-blind-spot-the-west-refuses-to-confront\/\" title=\"The Bondi Beach Hanukkah Massacre and the Islamist Blind Spot the West Refuses to Confront\">ideological blindness<\/a> that impede understanding of law and order. Hegseth emphasized that the rally was not political or ideological but a tribute to fallen and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >wounded service members<\/a>, including Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who were killed and injured in a D.C. shooting. He expressed pride in the Guard\u2019s efforts to maintain safety and praised their professionalism and bravery, noting the city&#8217;s crime rates have decreased significantly. Prominent military and government officials, including air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus and White House deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, highlighted the Guard\u2019s contributions to public safety and the city\u2019s security. The event also featured a moment of silence for the fallen service members and included a video of Hegseth&#8217;s remarks. the speech conveyed appreciation for the National Guard\u2019s role in protecting Washington, D.C., and emphasized patriotism, service, and law enforcement\u2019s success in reducing crime.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Secretary of War Pete Hegseth slammed protesters Thursday as he honored National Guard members who have patrolled Washington, D.C., and observed a moment of silence for Guard members who were killed and wounded.<\/p>\n<p>As noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/Politics\/hegseth-calls-protesters-ingrates-drown-dc-national-guard\/story?id=134411276\">ABC News<\/a>, protesters chanted \u201cGuard go home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, Hegseth said the noise reflects how little protesters understand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis background noise this morning is perfect. It\u2019s the sound of ingrates, of ingratitude, of people who are so blinded by ideology they can\u2019t see law and order and common sense in front of them,\u201d Hegseth said, according to a video <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/atrupar\/status\/2072679604184109222\">posted to X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut there\u2019s nothing ideological about this group. There\u2019s nothing political about this exercise,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Pete Hegseth: \u201cThis background noise is perfect. It\u2019s the sound of ingrates, of ingratitude, of people who are so blinded by ideology they can\u2019t see law and order and common sense in front of them.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aWt5ciuRG3\">pic.twitter.com\/aWt5ciuRG3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/atrupar\/status\/2072679604184109222?\">July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Later, Hegseth called for a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AndrewKolvet\/status\/2072682193927668190\">moment of silence<\/a> to honor Army Spec. Sarah Beckstrom and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.<\/p>\n<p>Beckstrom was killed and Wolfe was injured in a D.C. shooting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just want to give a moment of silence as we remember Sarah and Andrew this morning,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey died so that others may live,\u201d Hegseth said. \u201cAs the Bible says, there\u2019s no higher calling. You are willing to put your life on the line for other people. It\u2019s a testament to who you are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou make our country proud at 250 years, and future generations will stand on your shoulders to ensure America\u2019s capital and this great republic endure for another 250,\u201d Hegseth said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to serve you, and please know every single day we have your back in everything you do,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sec. Pete Hegseth just held a moment of silence for Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe while speaking to National Guardsmen in DC:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey died so that others may live, and as the Bible says, there\u2019s no higher calling. You are willing to put your life on the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3hlMfQ77TZ\">pic.twitter.com\/3hlMfQ77TZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AndrewKolvet\/status\/2072682193927668190?\">July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  About 5,000 Guard members are in D.C. Some are called up for the Fourth of July, and others have been part of the War Department\u2019s Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, according to a War Department <a href=\"https:\/\/www.war.gov\/News\/News-Stories\/Article\/Article\/4532675\/hegseth-thanks-national-guard-for-dc-mission-ahead-of-nations-250th\/\">news release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the soldiers here, thank you for everything you\u2019re doing\u2026 Law and order is something all Americans deserve \u2014 black, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">white<\/a>, rich, poor, man, or woman \u2014 from D.C. or far-flung places in this country,\u201d Hegseth told about 500 Guard members at the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019re not from Washington, most of you, but this is your capital; and you believe in its 250th year that it should be safe and it should be secure for every single citizen that lives here and every single citizen that comes to visit in this 250th year,\u201d Hegseth said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pete Hegseth Hosts A 'D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force' Ceremony In Meridian Hill Park\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wr3qsZpimUI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Washington\u2019s Metropolitan Police Department has said crime in D.C. is down 22 percent, with a 44 percent drop in homicides and a 54 percent drop in motor vehicle thefts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reason why this city is a safe and beautiful place 250 years into our great republic [is] incredible Americans like you who ignore the noise and\u2026 do your job. And you do it with courage, and you do it with professionalism, and you do it because you love your country \u2014 which is why you raised your right hand in the first place,\u201d Hegseth said.<\/p>\n<p>Air Force Gen. 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