Hegseth Post Mocking Canadian Cadets Draws Condemnation

Canadian officials and critics across the political spectrum condemned a social media post by Pete Hegseth that mocked Canada's cadet program. Actor George Clooney also criticized Hegseth for belittling the Canadian military. The controversy comes amid an escalating trade war between Canada and the United States, with Canadian officials pushing back on Trump's approach. Canadian officials said the post was below the dignity of the office.