Canadian Publisher Criticizes Pete Hegseth for Meme with Franklin the Turtle

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash for sharing a violent meme featuring Franklin the Turtle, a children’s character, depicted in military gear attacking boats. Kids Can Press condemned the meme as contradictory to Franklin’s values of kindness and inclusivity. While Democrats criticized Hegseth’s actions, the Pentagon defended him, arguing that Franklin wouldn’t support drug cartels. Hegseth was also under scrutiny for recent military operations against alleged drug traffickers, which he characterized as lawful.

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