Hegseth’s Insult Sparks Canadian Outcry | Calgary News

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked outrage after posting a photo of Canadian cadets with the caption “this is real,” sparking backlash from Canadians and even the Pentagon’s support. Critics, including MP Scott Anderson and Prime Minister Mark Carney, condemned the move as disrespectful, especially targeting young women in uniform, calling it beneath his office and damaging U.S.-Canada relations already strained by trade tensions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2a53f0cfeb67e9d5