Overview

• Floyd Brown’s employment ended when CNN inquired about his history of anti-gay commentary and conspiracy theories.
• Brown says he was told to recant his traditional marriage beliefs or face dismissal and that he refused to comply.
• Grenell has stated he had no prior knowledge of Brown and was not involved in his appointment.
• Records show Brown previously described homosexuality as “a punishment” and cast doubt on President Obama’s birth certificate.
• The firing reflects broader Trump-era changes at the center, including board purges, staff cuts, and a move away from diversity programming.