"We have transgender people in our program, and we'll have transgender people in our program going forward," President and CEO Roger Krone told the AP, clarifying Scouting America's stance on transgender inclusion despite reported agreements with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding diversity and inclusion policies."
"The Boy Scouts lost their way," Hegseth said in a video posted to social media, criticizing the organization's name change, welcoming of transgender kids and girls, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that he characterized as problematic for the "once great organization.""
"Scouting America and Hegseth reportedly came to a deal last week, with Scouting America agreeing to end its commitment to diversity and requiring all kids to register for a scouting program as the sex listed on their birth certificate, while separating restrooms, tents, and other spaces based on sex assigned at birth."
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly criticized Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) for its inclusive policies regarding transgender youth, girls, and diversity initiatives. He threatened to end the organization's military affiliation unless it aligned with an executive order banning DEI programs in federal contracting. Hegseth demanded the group require registration based on birth certificate sex and separate facilities accordingly. Scouting America reportedly agreed to these terms, but President and CEO Roger Krone subsequently clarified that transgender individuals remain welcome in their programs going forward, indicating the organization maintains its commitment to inclusion despite policy changes.
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