Mark Carney
Role at the time: Prime Minister of Canada
Condemned
Responding to
Hegseth’s post mocked or invited mockery of the appearance and achievements of people shown in the Canadian cadet-program image.
"Beneath their office."
Why we used this label
The remark directly condemns the appropriateness of the post from a cabinet official.
Canadian leader Carney pushes back against Trump administration (opens in a new tab)Opening section discussing Hegseth's post, Carney's response, and the Pentagon statement.
Independent wire report placing the post and responses within the contemporaneous Canada–United States trade dispute.