# Scouting America cuts diversity spaces after Pentagon threat > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scouting-america-cuts-diversity-spaces-after-pentagon-threat > Updated: 2026-08-03T09:48:29.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. After the U.S. Department of Defense, led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, warned Scouting America that its partnership could be ended if it continued diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the organization removed dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color from its National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. The change was announced during the ten‑day event attended by roughly 15,000 scouts, leaders and volunteers, prompting some participants to withdraw in protest. A six‑page Pentagon memorandum obtained by activist James Dale outlined monitoring requirements and the funding threat. Scouting America’s spokesperson affirmed a continued commitment to welcoming all youth, while critics argued the removal undermines safety and inclusion for thousands of participants. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Pentagon pressure forces Scouting America to drop diversity spaces at West Virginia jamboree The Pentagon threatened Scouting America’s funding over DEI, prompting the group to eliminate spaces for gay youth, women and people of colour at its West Virginia National Jamboree, affecting about 15,000 att‑ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pentagon-pressure-forces-scouting-america-to-drop-diversity-spaces-at-west-virginia-jamboree ### 2026-07-30: Scouting America removes diversity spaces at West Virginia Jamboree under Pentagon pressure Scouting America scrapped dedicated diversity spaces at its West Virginia National Jamboree after Pentagon pressure, prompting criticism and some scout withdrawals. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scouting-america-removes-diversity-spaces-at-west-virginia-jamboree-under-pentagon-pressure --- Cite as: Scouting America cuts diversity spaces after Pentagon threat. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/scouting-america-cuts-diversity-spaces-after-pentagon-threat