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Franklin the Turtle Publisher Bashes Hegseth for Meme
Dec 2, 2025 - The publisher of children's book series "Franklin the Turtle" did not appreciate Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth featuring their reptilian mascot in a meme.
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