A War of Words, a Culture of Mockery The latest salvo in the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the US has come from an unexpected quarter: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's social media post mocking Canadian cadets.
The post features a photo of two young cadets receiving an award, captioned with a Canadian flag emoji and the words "this is real.
" This attempt to belittle Canada's military by making fun of its appearance is a clear indication of the tone deafness that pervades the Trump administration. Canadian officials have reacted swiftly and sternly.