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War Secretary Faces Backlash Over Controversial Drug Meme

12/1/2025

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism for posting a meme of Franklin the Turtle attacking drug boats, captioned “For your Christmas wish list.”
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton called Hegseth's post disgraceful, while former Rep. Justin Amash labeled it un-Christian.
Hegseth defended military strikes against narcotics vessels, asserting they target drug traffickers connected to terrorist organizations.
The Trump administration continues lethal operations in the Caribbean to combat drug-related violence.

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism for posting a meme of Franklin the Turtle attacking drug boats, captioned “For your Christmas wish list.”
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton called Hegseth's post disgraceful, while former Rep. Justin Amash labeled it un-Christian.
Hegseth defended military strikes against narcotics vessels, asserting they target drug traffickers connected to terrorist organizations.
The Trump administration continues lethal operations in the Caribbean to combat drug-related violence.