Hegseth reportedly plans to cut support to US scouts group for being ‘genderless’

Scouting America decries accusations by defense secretary that the organization is attacking boy-friendly spaces'

Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, has said it is surprised and disappointed" by a report that the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, could sever all military ties to the organization for being genderless" and failing to cultivate masculine values".

In a draft memo to Congress obtained by NPR, Hegseth criticized Scouting America, which began admitting girls in 2018, for purportedly attempting to attack boy-friendly spaces".