Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Sparks Outrage With Violent Franklin Parody

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing massive backlash after posting a violent parody of beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle, depicting him firing missiles during U.S. military strikes. The meme comes as Hegseth battles allegations that he ordered a second strike to kill survivors on a Venezuelan drug boat. Franklin’s publisher, lawmakers on both sides, and legal experts have condemned the post, raising serious questions about accountability, militarization, and the legality of the U.S. operation. Watch.