'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post
- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire in Canada for a social media post that appears to mock members of the country's cadet youth programme.
- Hegseth posted the image, taken from the social media account for a local training branch, showing a young cadet receiving an award from her instructor.
- He added a Canadian flag emoji and the caption "this is real" - an apparent attempt at disparaging Canada's military by making fun of the pair's appearance.
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- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire in Canada for a social media post that appears to mock members of the country's cadet youth programme.
- Hegseth posted the image, taken from the social media account for a local training branch, showing a young cadet receiving an award from her instructor.
- He added a Canadian flag emoji and the caption "this is real" - an apparent attempt at disparaging Canada's military by making fun of the pair's appearance.
Sources: BBC News