Pentagon threatens to cut ties with Scouting America over ‘core values’

Defense department says it may end support unless youth group abandons inclusivity and returns to God and country' values

The Pentagon is again threatening to sever ties with Scouting America unless the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America reverts to core values", and realigns itself with service to God and country".

A warning to end the US military's long-standing partnership with one of the nation's largest and most popular youth organizations came in a Monday night post to social media by the Pentagon spokesperson, Sean Parnell, who insisted the scouting movement lost its way" in a 2025 rebrand that promoted inclusivity and included admitted girls and LBGTQ+ members.