'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, posted a message that mocked female members of Canada’s cadet program, describing them as “literally they’re kids.” The post was widely criticized and condemned by Canadian officials. Hegseth’s remarks have drawn renewed scrutiny of his conduct in the U.S. cabinet.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Guardian·Pete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadets: ‘Literally they’re kids’
US defense secretary faces backlash for attempting to mock Canada’s armed forces amid trade warA social media post by Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of defense, body-shaming female members of a Canadian youth development program remained online on Wednesday despite a furious backlash on both sides o...
- BBC News·'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post
The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.
- Al Jazeera·Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure
The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.
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