George Clooney criticises US defence secretary over mockery of Canadian cadets

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How did the left and right cover George Clooney criticises US defence secretary over mockery of Canadian…?

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Is George Clooney criticises US defence secretary over mockery of Canadian… left or right?

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10 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What did Pete Hegseth post about Canadian military cadets?

Pete Hegseth posted an image of two female Canadian military cadets on social media with the caption ‘this is real’ and a Canadian flag. The post was widely criticised as mocking the cadets’ appearance and drew condemnation from Canadian officials and George Clooney.

How did George Clooney respond to the post?

George Clooney criticised the post at the Venice Film Festival, calling it cruel and asking where the sense of decency was. He said he was ashamed of the remarks and described the U.S. as a kakistocracy, a country run by the least qualified people.

What did Canadian officials say about the post?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the comments ‘beneath their office’. British Columbia Premier David Eby described the post as an embarrassment. The Pentagon declined to comment beyond stating the post ‘speaks for itself’.

Which outlets reported on the Army Cadet League’s response?

Global News and CTV News quoted the Army Cadet League of Canada’s statement condemning the mockery of cadets. The league described the post as unacceptable and reaffirmed its support for the cadets and their leaders.