FROM THE CHIEF: OUR PERSPECTIVE ON THE PRESIDENTIAL VISIT

[karynnj]

9. I agree but do think this could and should have come out faster

What is clear is that this statement likely does go as far as it can while remaining politically correct themselves.

Look at the bolded parts of these two paragraphs:
These character-building experiences have not diminished in recent days at the jamboree – Scouts have continued to trade patches, climb rock walls, and share stories about the day’s adventures. But for our Scouting family at home not able to see these real moments of Scouting, we know the past few days have been overshadowed by the remarks offered by the President of the United States. [comment from me: the first sentence clearly implies that something at the event was said to diminish character building experiences. It then notes many things that are NOT Trump's speech as things that did good things. It then speaks of all those (good) things being overshadowed by something else that caused concern - Trump's speech.}

I want to extend my sincere apologies to those in our Scouting family who were offended by the political rhetoric that was inserted into the jamboree. That was never our intent. The invitation for the sitting U.S. President to visit the National Jamboree is a long-standing tradition that has been extended to the leader of our nation that has had a Jamboree during his term since 1937. It is in no way an endorsement of any person, party or policies. For years, people have called upon us to take a position on political issues, and we have steadfastly remained non-partisan and refused to comment on political matters. We sincerely regret that politics were inserted into the Scouting program. [My comment: The first sentence is a prototype for a non apology apology, but the second, along with the rest of the paragraph actually gives it more credibility that they never intended to host that type of speech. ]

I do think that this should serve as a milestone - justifying all school, public service and religious groups to refuse to have their children exposed to unpredictable rhetoric from Trump. No previous President - of either party - would have done what he did.