How did a Canadian cartoon character become an icon for America’s right wing?

Franklin the Turtle has been reborn as a right-wing symbol in certain corners of the internet where he now functions as a ...
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DOJ portrays ‘Franklin the Turtle’ as ‘deportation’ judge

(The Hill) — In the second Trump administration post of its kind, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday portrayed the “Franklin the Turtle” character as a “deportation” judge. Defense Secretary ...
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'Franklin the Turtle' publisher condemns Hegseth over 'violent' post

The Canadian publisher of "Franklin the Turtle" books was not amused by a social media post from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth showing a photo of the character holding a rocket-propelled grenade and ...
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‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher slams Hegseth over ‘violent’ use of character in meme

The publisher of the popular children’s book series “Franklin the Turtle” has issued a strong condemnation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent meme, which depicts the character shooting at drug ...
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'Franklin The Turtle' Publisher Responds To Hegseth's 'Violent' Boat Strike Image

The publisher behind the "Franklin the Turtle" books is upset after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image of the children's character shooting at drug traffickers. Kids Can Press posted its ...
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‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher rips Hegseth over ‘violent’ use of character in meme

(The Hill) – 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 ...