Summary
Kids Can Press, the publisher of "Franklin the Turtle," criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for posting an altered image of the cartoon turtle firing at drug boats. The publisher stated this use of Franklin's image contradicts the values of kindness and empathy that the character represents.
Key Facts
- Kids Can Press is the publisher of "Franklin the Turtle."
- Pete Hegseth posted a modified image of Franklin the Turtle on social media.
- The image shows Franklin firing from a helicopter at boats suspected of drug activities.
- The Washington Post reported that Hegseth allegedly ordered strikes on a suspected drug boat.
- The White House Press Secretary clarified Hegseth authorized the strikes but did not issue a "kill everybody" order.
- Kids Can Press condemned the use of Franklin's image for being violent and unauthorized.
