David Eby
Role at the time: Premier of British Columbia
Condemned
Response to this claim
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.
Reports and embeds Canadian leaders' responses, the Pentagon response, and context about wider Canada–United States tensions.
Why we used this label
The statement is a direct condemnation of Hegseth and the perceived target of the post.