DI has documented statements by David Eby on Body Image, Military and Defense, and Sexism, among other topics. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.
Hegseth’s post mocked or invited mockery of the appearance and achievements of people shown in the Canadian cadet-program image.
“What an embarrassment.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Hegseth post about Canadian cadets called below the dignity of his officeMain article and embedded remarks from Mark Carney, David McGuinty, David Eby, and the Pentagon.
Why we used this label
The statement is a direct condemnation of Hegseth and the perceived target of the post.
Pete Hegseth reposted a photo of a Canadian cadet receiving an award, adding a Canadian flag and the words "this is real." Canadian officials, a cadet group, a Republican lawmaker and George Clooney called it mocking; the Pentagon stood by the post.
