The publisher of the "Franklin the Turtle" children's books series said Monday it condemns the unauthorized use of the beloved character, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image of him ...

The Department of Justice shared an image of Franklin the Turtle dressed as a "deportation judge" on Thursday, Dec. 11. It ...

The publisher of the children's book series "Franklin the Turtle" did not appreciate Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth featuring their reptilian mascot in a meme he posted, issuing a statement ...

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 ...

"We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values." ...

The bizarre social media post has sparked outrage as Hegseth faces scrutiny over controversial military strikes in international waters that have killed dozens.

The Education Department joined in the Franklin the Turtle social media campaign, alongside other federal departments.

Canadian publisher Kids Can Press denounced use of its children's book character Franklin the Turtle in violent imagery posted on X by Pete Hegseth.

In the second Trump administration post of its kind, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday portrayed Franklin, the ...

The meme shows the cartoon turtle in military gear, firing a rocket-propelled grenade toward a drug smuggling vessel while standing in a helicopter.