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Pete Hegseth vs Scouting America: Why LGBTQ+, girls and diversity spaces disappeared after Pentagon pressure

Scouting America removed dedicated diversity spaces from its National Jamboree event. This action followed pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding woke policies. The Pentagon threatened to withdraw its century-old support for the youth organization. This decision impacts scouts who previously found community in these areas. The organization faces ongoing scrutiny from the Defense Department.