Pentagon Ties Scouting America Funding to Rollback of DEI Policies
The Pentagon has told Scouting America it must roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies to maintain its ties and funding, saying the group is “on the clock” to make changes. The move is part of a broader Department of Defense effort that includes cutting ties with institutions such as Harvard and ending certain military training programs the department characterizes as influenced by “woke” policies.
📌 Key Facts
- Sean Parnell said the Department of War is restructuring its financial relationship with Scouting America, including its role in the National Jamboree, and conditioning continued support on elimination of DEI and 'gender‑fluid ideological' policies
- Parnell cited a Trump executive order at the start of his second term that directed an end to 'radical DEI preferencing' in federal contracting and said all department‑affiliated organizations must comply
- Scouting America said it is 'encouraged' by the Pentagon’s statement and 'looks forward' to more details as it proceeds, while Parnell warned the group is 'on the clock' to implement 'core value reforms'
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