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Hegseth posts AI image of Franklin the Turtle amid military controversy, drawing publisher condemnation.
Kids Can Press says Franklin represents kindness and condemns violent use of the character.
The issue sparked online backlash with AI-generated images of related titles circulating on X.
Lawmakers vow to investigate amid bipartisan scrutiny of the orders and actions.
The incident centers on a graphic linked to reporting about military orders to shoot at shipwreck survivors.

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Pete Hegseth posted an image of Franklin the Turtle firing a bazooka at a boat, sparking condemnation from the publisher.
Kids Can Press condemned the use of Franklin’s name or image in a violent context.
The post came days after The Washington Post reported on Hegseth’s role in U.S. strikes in the Caribbean.
Experts cited in the piece discuss potential legal and moral concerns about premeditated killings on the high seas.
The article places the post within broader U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and ongoing public debate.
Kids Can Press stressed Franklin stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity.
The piece notes Pete Hegseth’s X post and the White House briefing timeline around the Sept. 2 operation.
The report cites editor Daniel Levine and notes his past work at other outlets.
Public and editorial responses are contextualized within PEOPLE’s coverage and related stories.
The article reiterates PEOPLE’s editorial guidelines and standard reporting practices.

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