Veterans Day
Place#15 trending in Politics & World this week · most on Deadline: White House
Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Originally called Armistice Day, it coincides with November 11 observances such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day in other countries, commemorating the end of major hostilities in World War I; the podcast references are holiday greetings and discussion of the observance, not a geographic place.
Rank this week
Share of the conversation
1.3‰ of what listeners heard
Reach this week
Tone this week
- Neutral 10
- Positive 2
Share of the conversation
Mentions of Veterans Day per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, politics & world.
Show the data
| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10 | 0.06‰ | 2 |
| Nov 11 | 0.58‰ | 14 |
| Nov 12 | 0.87‰ | 6 |
Why is it trending?· Last 7 days
Veterans Day coverage centers on Arlington ceremony and Hegseth’s reprimand
Shows reported that President Trump marked Veterans Day at Arlington with a wreath-laying ceremony and remarks honoring veterans and the fallen.[1][2]
Several shows focused on a sentinel reprimanding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group after members laughed and talked near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.[3][4]
On Deadline: White House, Paul Rieckhoff called Hegseth disrespectful after the incident, while The Daily Beans said the soldier deserved an award.[5][3]
What A Day presented Trump’s Arlington remarks critically, saying he talked about himself, while Morning Wire described the ceremony as honoring veterans.[6][1]
Other programs treated Veterans Day as a holiday acknowledgment, with Dan Bongino honoring veterans and Candace Owens thanking those who served and are serving.[7][8]
Sources · 8 moments
- 1.Morning Wire · Evening Wire: Trump Honors Troops & S.S. United States SUNK Off Coast of Florida | 11.11.26Georgia Howe · Nov 11 · Listen at 2:05 ↗
“President Trump spent this Veterans Day morning in Arlington National Cemetery. Trump, Vice President Vance, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Later, he hon”
- 2.PBS News Hour - Full Show · November 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episodeAmna Nawaz · Nov 12 · Listen at 6:23 ↗
“We start the day's other headlines with Veterans Day, which was marked across the country with parades, memorial services, and other ceremonies.”
- 3.The Daily Beans · Mississippi Looks Good In Blue (feat. Andrea Chalupa)Dana Goldberg · Nov 12 · Listen at 2:53 ↗
“disgusting. CNN reported that a U .S. Army sentinel guarding the tomb of the unknown soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a group of senior advisors Wednesday after some in the group laughed and talked. near the solemn mem”
- 4.The 7 · Scott Colom wins tight Senate race; Pete Hegseth scolded; mysterious meowing; and moreBim Adewunmi · Nov 12 · Listen at 3:31 ↗
“Pete Hexeth was scolded by a military sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery. Yesterday was Veterans Day. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other officials attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the cemetery near D.C. Those officials inc”
Written by AI from the cited moments; every quote is checked against the transcript.
The storylines around Veterans Day
What 16 scored episodes of the last 30 days were about, strand by strand, and how each leaned.
Veterans Day tributes and acknowledgments
tributesneutralShows used Veterans Day as the occasion for greetings, military tributes, interviews, or discussion of deployed service members.
6 episodes on 6 shows · 0 positive, 0 negative
2 more storylines with Trends Pro.
The conversation on X
X emphasizes honoring veterans, the holiday’s history, and related controversies
X largely echoes the podcast story by thanking and honoring veterans, service members, and military families. Some posts stress that recognition should continue throughout the year, while others mention housing assistance, crisis support, or remembrance of people who died in conflicts.
A major additional theme on X is historical explanation: many posts discuss Veterans Day’s origins as Armistice Day and its later renaming to honor veterans of all wars. A small minority argues that the date should retain the name Armistice Day, while other posts shift to criticism of political conduct or military support connected to an overseas conflict.
Compared with the podcast story’s sports-focused acknowledgments, X is mostly broader and more historical, with community, business, international, and veterans-support messages rather than sports coverage.
Points of view
Share of the 27 posts that take a position
- Honor veterans with lasting gratitude85%
Veterans and service members should receive thanks, recognition, and respect for their service and sacrifice, including from military families, communities, and institutions. Some holders extend this recognition beyond the holiday and include practical support for veterans and their families.
“Today is Remembrance Sunday in the UK and this coming Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day in the United States, Remembrance Day in Canada and the British Commonwealth, and Armistice Day in France. We here at HQ will always honor those who fought for us to be free. 🫡 ❤️ #Hedgewatch”
@Hedgewatchers · Nov 8
“Veterans Day in the US. Formerly known as Armistice Day, this holiday recognises all who have served in the US Armed Forces. Many of us British have had the honour of serving alongside many of them. Veterans Day greetings to my American Friends. First time British & independent”
@COLRICHARDKEMP · Nov 11
Other views: 15%
56% of the 62 posts report news or ask questions without taking a position.
Tone toward Veterans Day on X
Positive
- Negative 4
- Neutral 28
- Positive 8
- Very positive 22
Also discussed
- Veteran gratitude and recognition
- Armistice Day history
- Year-round support and services
- Remembrance across countries
- Ceremony and political criticism
- Note: The opinion sample is dominated by greetings, institutional messages, and repeated historical explanations.
- Note: Several posts concern related international remembrance observances or political issues rather than Veterans Day itself.
Written by AI from 62 posts on X in the week to Nov 12. Shares count the posts read, not a poll of opinion; quoted posts are shown as written.
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