David Eby
- Role
- Premier of British Columbia
- Statement date
"What an embarrassment."
Source and context
Reporting
Hegseth post about Canadian cadets called below the dignity of his office (opens in a new tab)Main article and embedded remarks from Mark Carney, David McGuinty, David Eby, and the Pentagon.
About this source
Reports and embeds Canadian leaders' responses, the Pentagon response, and context about wider Canada–United States tensions.
Before the quotation
The image originated from the Vernon Cadet Training Centre in British Columbia.
After the quotation
The Pentagon declined to elaborate on the caption and said the post spoke for itself.
How this statement is classified
The statement is a direct condemnation of Hegseth and the perceived target of the post.
- Recorded on
- Published here
- People and groups discussed
- Pete Hegseth
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