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George Clooney speaks out after Pete Hegseth mocks Canadian cadets
Clooney said the post was body-shaming and urged more decency as he also warned that 2026 midterm elections could check Trump and Republicans.
- Actor George Clooney condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday at the Venice Film Festival for posting a photo that appeared to mock two members of the Vernon Cadets.
- Earlier this week, Hegseth posted a photo of a cadet instructor and student with the caption "this is real," seemingly attempting to disparage the pair amid an ongoing trade feud between the United States and Canada.
- Expressing deep concern about the secretary's behavior, Clooney asked, "What's wrong with you? Where's the sense of decency in all of this?" while criticizing cruelty as a trend in American political discourse.
- Gen. Jennie Carignan, Canada's chief of defense staff, stated the affected Vernon Cadets members are receiving support from the Canadian Armed Forces, emphasizing their professional, competent personnel.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged the U.S. to "stop doing memes" and "throwing shade," stating trade negotiations can only advance when American officials shift focus to serious discussion.
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Actor George Clooney considers shameful the fact that Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, has mocked a Canadian cadet and her instructor
·Los Angeles, United States
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The Independent (US)George Clooney rips Hegseth over body-shaming post of Canadian cadet
Actor George Clooney said he was ‘ashamed’ of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s post mocking the appearance of a Canadian military youth program’s members
·London, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
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