- Scouting America eliminated dedicated spaces for LGBTQ+ scouts, girls, and scouts of color at its National Jamboree in West Virginia.
- The decision came after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to end the military's partnership with the organization unless it scaled back its diversity initiatives.
- Some scouts and volunteers, including Eagle Scout John Andrew Segebarth and assistant scoutmaster Layla Grace, expressed disappointment or chose to skip the event, citing concerns about inclusivity.
- Gay rights activist James Dale, who obtained the agreement between the Pentagon and Scouting America, accused the Pentagon of exerting constant pressure on the organization.
- Scouting America, which rebranded in 2024 to emphasize inclusion, stated it remains committed to serving all youth but declined to explain the removal of the community spaces.
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Pete Hegseth gets his way as Scouting America drops its inclusion spaces
