The publishers behind Franklin the Turtle books have issued a response after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth co-opted the beloved kids’ character to push a violent MAGA agenda. Over the weekend, ...

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The publisher of the Franklin children's book series has rebuked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he posted a meme of the anthropomorphic turtle firing on drug boats. Hegseth's social media post ...

The publisher of the children’s book series “Franklin the Turtle” condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over what they called a “violent” portrayal of the character as he faces heat over strikes on ...

The publisher of the children’s book series and the pop singer both denounced the use of their works in recent Trump administration communications. By Michael Levenson At first blush, Franklin the ...

The publisher of Franklin the Turtle released a statement Monday condemning the "violent" use of the children’s book character after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an image with the title ...

Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing heat ...

5:20 p.m. Dec. 1, 2025: This story was updated with additional details about the crash. A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with a multivehicle wreck in the Turtle Creek area of Dallas that ...

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