DAINES DEMANDS CLARITY ON PENTAGON' DRAG SHOW POLICY

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"On March 31, 2023, I wrote your office because I was alarmed to find out a "Drag Story Hour' for children was held on Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana…There was no indication in your department's [response] that the Pentagon disapproves of such activity. In fact, the letter could be construed as an endorsement of such action. This further alarmed me and is the reason I sent a response asking for clarification and also introduced legislation to stop the DoD from using taxpayer funds or taxpayer-funded facilities from hosting drag queen performances…However, according to press reports on May 30, 2023, a drag show hosted at Nellis Air Force base was canceled due to pressure from Defense Department leadership.

The U.S. military's active engagement in, and support for, divisive political and ideologically-driven issues weakens cohesion and morale and further degrades the recruitment and retention of the men and women serving our country in uniform. In doing so, these policies undermine the core mission of our military and constitute poor judgment by supportive military leaders."

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