A Divided Military in the Time of Trump: Hegseth's Unforced Error The war secretary's decision to mock Canada's cadet program on social media has sparked a firestorm, but it's not just about one careless post – it's a symptom of a larger problem within the US military.
The controversy began when Pete Hegseth posted an image of two young women in uniform from the Cadet Training Centre in Vernon, B. C. , meant to be a clever dig at Canada's military.
Instead, it turned into a full blown diplomatic incident, with the Pentagon doubling down on its defense of Hegseth's post. Prime Minister Mark Carney called it "beneath their office," while B. C.