Pete Hegseth Ties Military Support to Trump's Scout Policy Shift

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon will maintain support for Scouting America if it eliminates diversity programs and bans transgender youth to comply with an executive order from Donald Trump.This decision is part of a broader effort to extend military influence over private entities like artificial intelligence companies and universities to ensure they align with administration policies.CEO Roger Krone stated the organization will replace diversity merit badges with a Military Service badge and require applications to match biological sex at birth.The Pentagon will conduct a six-month review to ensure full compliance with these new directives before long-term logistical aid is guaranteed for national events.