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Coverage dated December 1, 2025

Publisher condemns 'violent' use of Franklin the Turtle after Pete Hegseth's boat strike post

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The publisher of Franklin the Turtle condemned Pete Hegseth’s post showing the children’s character firing at a boat with “narco terrorists.”

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  1. NBC New York

    Publisher condemns 'violent' use of Franklin the Turtle after Pete Hegseth's boat strike post (opens NBC New York)

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    The publisher of Franklin the Turtle condemned Pete Hegseth’s post showing the children’s character firing at a boat with “narco terrorists.”

  2. CBS News

    Hegseth's use of Franklin the Turtle in meme on boat strikes condemned by book series publisher (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books appeared to condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after he posted a cartoon image of the turtle blowing up a boat.

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    'Franklin' publisher slams Hegseth for his post of the turtle firing on drug boats (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing scrutiny over an attack on an alleged drug boat. His response included a parody of the kids' book character Franklin, showing the turtle firing at boats.

  4. The Guardian

    Publisher condemns ‘violent’ use of Franklin the Turtle after Hegseth’s boat strike post (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US defense secretary posted meme depicting beloved children’s character aiming rocket launcher at set of boats

  5. Breitbart News

    Nolte: ‘Franklin the Turtle’ Publisher Lashes Out at Hegseth Meme (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Canada’s "Franklin the Turtle" publisher released a statement Monday condemning Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s meme.

  6. Newsweek

    'Franklin the Turtle' publisher condemns Pete Hegseth post (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Kids Can Press said it strongly condemned "denigrating, violent or unauthorized use" of the cartoon character's image.

  7. The New Republic

    Franklin the Turtle Publisher Slams Hegseth for Sick Boat Strike Post (opens The New Republic)

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    The children’s book publisher condemned the “violent” post from Donald Trump’s defense secretary.

  8. Fox News

    'Franklin the Turtle' publisher condemns Hegseth's 'unauthorized use' of character in narco-terror meme (opens Fox News)

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    The publisher of the children's book series "Franklin the Turtle" condemned Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's meme featuring Franklin the Turtle targeting narco-terrorists on Monday.

  9. Latin Times

    Gavin Newsom Mocks Hegseth Over Meme About Franklin The Turtle Killing 'Narco Terrorists': 'Just Go To Prison, Pete' (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the latter published a meme showing children's cartoon Franklin the turtle shooting "narco terrorists" with a

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