# 'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post

- Published: 2026-09-02T19:20:50Z
- Updated: 2026-09-03T08:24:55Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyk32nr1emo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme. 

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