A clip circulating supposedly shows the defense secretary and his group being scolded by a U.S. Army sentinel guarding the monument.

Is it real? Reporter Laerke Christensen examined the footage and contacted the Department of Defense.

The claim originated from a newly elected Democratic representative whose comments seem to have been taken somewhat out of context.

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We checked the image for signs of AI fakery.

We talked to the person who said he recorded the video and requested officers' body camera footage to investigate.

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According to the rumor, the drone belonged to a Michigan state agency often referred to as … EGLE.

Reporter Rae Deng reviewed press releases from state officials to determine the truth.