Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy and inclusivity, the publishing house Kids Can Press said in a statement Monday night. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image, which directly contradicts these values. The statement comes after Hegseth posted a doctored book cover on X showing Franklin dressed for war and firing rocket-propelled grenades from a helicopter at boats below.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth capped the Thanksgiving weekend with a meme about the Trump administration's drug boat strikes in the Caribbean, and the internet is crushing him for it. It all started on Sunday night when the former Fox News host shared a photo on X of a mock children's book cover with the title, Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists. For your Christmas wish list Hegseth wrote alongside the post.