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Pentagon Defends Hegseth’s Controversial Post About Canadian Cadet Program
The post drew scolding from Canadian officials and journalists after Hegseth appeared to mock a cadet during a medal ceremony.
- United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a photo from the Canadian Cadet Training Centre in Vernon with the caption 'this is real' and a Canadian flag, which many viewed as derogatory toward Canadian cadets.
- The post drew sharp criticism from Canadian leaders, including Premier David Eby, former Minister Jason Kenney, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, who described it as embarrassing, beneath the office, and unconstructive.
- The controversy occurred amid heightened tensions between Canada and the United States, including failed trade talks and concerns over U.S. military actions affecting global fuel prices.
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'Embarrassment': U.S. war secretary trolls B.C. cadets
Premier David Eby calls out Pete Hegseth's social media post about Vernon cadets
·Salmon Arm, Canada
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Pentagon defends Hegseth's controversial post about Vernon, B.C. cadet program
The Pentagon is standing behind a controversial social media post by U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about a Canadian cadet program. Hegesth on Monday posted an image from the Cadet Training Centre in Vernon, B.C., depicting two young women in uniform with the caption "this is...
·Kelowna, Canada
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Leaning Left23Leaning Right0Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution68% Left
Bias Distribution
- 68% of the sources lean Left
68% Left
L 68%
C 32%
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