President Donald Trump launched a major US war on February 28. The day before, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a settlement with Scouting America to end some diversity initiatives. Despite failing to remove girls from scouting programs, Hegseth convinced the group to discontinue its “Citizenship in Society” merit badge. This move has sparked criticism of Hegseth’s qualifications and leadership as secretary of defense. Many question whether he has the necessary experience for the role.
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