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STATEMENT:

From Day One at the War Department, we have made it very clear: No more DEI at DoW. Zero tolerance.

As a result, over the past several months, the Department of War has been reviewing its relationship with Scouting America—formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America.…

— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellASW) February 3, 2026

From Day One at the War Department, we have made it very clear: No more DEI at DoW. Zero tolerance.

As a result, over the past several months, the Department of War has been reviewing its relationship with Scouting America—formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America. A great organization, that has — in many ways — lost its way.

On January 21st, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14173: "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," terminating radical DEl preferencing in federal contracting. All of our affiliations must meet this standard.

But, for more than a decade now, Scouting America's leadership has made decisions that run counter to the values of this administration and this Department of War, including an embrace of DEl and other social justice, gender-fluid ideological stances. This is unacceptable.

Our review of the DoW's financial assistance and partnership with Scouting America, including its quadrennial National Jamboree celebration, has been rigorous and ongoing. Scouting America remains far from perfect, but they have firmly committed to a return to core principles. Back to God and country—immediately!

Scouting America and the Department of War are near a final agreement where we believe we can continue our partnership with Scouting America, as long as the organization rapidly implements the common-sense, core value reforms. They are on the clock, and we are watching.

We have more to announce soon.