Trump's Terms U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
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Nov 25, 2025 Graham Smith, an investigative reporter with NPR, delves into the Pentagon's controversial plans to cut ties with Scouting America, claiming it has strayed from meritocracy to challenging 'boy-friendly spaces.' He discusses internal documents revealing Defense Secretary Hegseth's rationale, linking budget and national security to the decision. Smith also highlights concerns about the cultural shift in Scouting, its impact on military families, and how it could affect recruitment for the armed forces. The conversation is both insightful and provocative.
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Pentagon Frames Jamboree Cut As Security Choice
- The Pentagon draft frames cutting Scout support as a national security decision tied to limited resources and global challenges.
- The memo also criticizes Scouting America's cultural shifts as part of the rationale for ending support.
Prepare For A Legal Waiver Outcome
- The secretary can waive statutory support if he determines it would be detrimental to national security and must report to Congress.
- Organizations relying on Pentagon support should prepare for contingency plans and congressional scrutiny.
Cultural Critique Drives Policy Rationale
- The draft accuses Scouting America of promoting DEI, rebranding to be genderless, and 'attacking boy-friendly spaces'.
- Hegseth's memo argues the organization strayed from cultivating masculine values as a reason to sever ties.