Hegseth’s ‘violent’ Franklin the turtle post slammed by publisher
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Hegseth’s ‘violent’ Franklin the turtle post slammed by publisher
Description
December 2, 2025
On Sunday, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a meme featuring the beloved Canadian character "Franklin the Turtle." In the meme, Franklin is depicted wearing military attire and wielding a bazooka, with the title "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists." In response, Kids Can Press, the Canadian publisher of Franklin, called the post "violent" and stated that it directly contradicts the values of the character. Kids Can Press is owned by Corus Entertainment, which is the parent company of Global News.
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Hegseth’s ‘violent’ Franklin the turtle post slammed by publisher00:48 | December 2, 2025 -
Does Carney believe the singularity is near? Canada PM admits he ‘doesn’t know enough’ to answer01:22 | 7 hours ago -
Carney skips his 91st Question Period01:40 | June 2, 2026 -
Kanye West draws more than 100,000 fans to Istanbul concert00:39 | May 31, 2026 -
Traffic stop goes viral after woman without right hand accused of using phone with right hand01:18 | May 29, 2026 -
Albino buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ relocated to Bangladesh zoo00:20 | May 28, 2026 -
Will Guilbeault’s resignation imperil Carney majority?02:23 | May 28, 2026 -
‘We’re with that lady from A&W’: Wab Kinew shares message with Danielle Smith on Alberta separatism00:31 | May 26, 2026 -
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Man appears to attack nun in Jerusalem on Israeli police video00:33 | May 1, 2026 -
Massive Steller sea lion ‘Chonkers’ steals all the attention in San Francisco00:36 | May 1, 2026
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Hegseth’s ‘violent’ Franklin the turtle post slammed by publisher00:48 | December 2, 2025
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Does Carney believe the singularity is near? Canada PM admits he ‘doesn’t know enough’ to answer01:22 | 7 hours ago
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Carney skips his 91st Question Period01:40 | June 2, 2026
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Albino buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ relocated to Bangladesh zoo00:20 | May 28, 2026
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition00:35 | May 3, 2026
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Man appears to attack nun in Jerusalem on Israeli police video00:33 | May 1, 2026
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Massive Steller sea lion ‘Chonkers’ steals all the attention in San Francisco00:36 | May 1, 2026
Hegseth’s ‘violent’ Franklin the turtle post slammed by publisher
Description
December 2, 2025
On Sunday, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a meme featuring the beloved Canadian character "Franklin the Turtle." In the meme, Franklin is depicted wearing military attire and wielding a bazooka, with the title "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists." In response, Kids Can Press, the Canadian publisher of Franklin, called the post "violent" and stated that it directly contradicts the values of the character. Kids Can Press is owned by Corus Entertainment, which is the parent company of Global News.
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