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.
- On Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced widespread backlash after posting a photo of a Canadian cadet receiving a medal at the Vernon Cadet Training Centre in British Columbia, captioning it "."
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation occurred the same day, leaving the Army without top civilian leadership after 18 months in the job, according to the White House.
- Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger condemned the post as 'body shaming' teenagers in Canada's Cadet Program, which serves youth aged 12 to 18. "MAGA males are betas who have to punch down to feel big," Kinzinger continued.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the message was "beneath their office" when asked about the post in Ottawa today, as the incident further strained bilateral relations following last month's trade disputes.
- Reports indicate Hegseth previously expressed contempt for "fat generals and admirals" within the military, fueling broader scrutiny of his leadership style amid the Army's leadership vacuum.
35 Articles
35 Articles
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...
Ckpg Today
Pentagon defends Hegseth’s controversial post about Canadian cadet program
WASHINGTON — 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., depict...
Winnipeg Free Press
Pentagon defends Hegseth's controversial post about Canadian cadet program
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon is standing behind a controversial social media post by U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about a Canadian cadet program.
Hegseth under fire after 'vile' attack on high school cadets: 'You absolute lowlife'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew condemnation across Canada for holding up a teenage army cadet and her instructor for ridicule, hours after his Army secretary resigned.Hegseth posted the image on X at 9:08 p.m. Monday, lifting it from the Instagram account of the Vernon Cadet Training Centre in British Columbia. His entire caption was a Canadian flag emoji and the words "(this is real)."The photograph showed a smiling cadet receiving a medal…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Hegseth accused of ‘body shaming’ cadet youth instructor amid Pentagon exodus
Defense Secretary accused of ‘bullying’ after sharing image of Canadian woman on X
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
