Pentagon threatens to cut ties with Scouting America over ‘core values’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeFebruary 4, 2026 at 03:49 PM
Pentagon threatens to cut ties with Scouting America over ‘core values’

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The Pentagon, under the Trump administration, is threatening to cut ties with Scouting America due to the organization's embrace of inclusivity and DEI initiatives. A Pentagon spokesperson stated that Scouting America has "lost its way" by including girls and LGBTQ+ members, moving away from "core values" centered on "God and country." The Defense Department, unofficially renamed the Department of War, conducted a review of its relationship with the scouting organization and is demanding a return to traditional principles. The Pentagon is leveraging its logistical and financial support, particularly for the National Jamboree, to pressure Scouting America to revert to its previous values. The organization has not yet responded to the Pentagon's demands.

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