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September 2, 2026

Canadian Officials Condemn Pete Hegseth's Mocking Social Media Post

  • US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth mocked Canadian cadets in a social media post.
  • Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty called Hegseth's comments 'below the dignity of the office'.
  • The Army Cadet League of Canada condemned the post as unacceptable online harassment.
  • Tensions between the US and Canada have escalated amid ongoing trade disputes.

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