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Floyd Brown Ousted from Kennedy Center Amid Controversy

5/29/2025

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Floyd Brown, a controversial far-right activist with a history of anti-gay remarks, was ousted from his senior position at the Kennedy Center following CNN's probing into his past. Amid internal backlash, Brown asserted he was let go for standing firm on his views about marriage, highlighting the tumultuous shifts at the Kennedy Center during Trump's tenure.

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Floyd Brown, a controversial far-right activist with a history of anti-gay remarks, was ousted from his senior position at the Kennedy Center following CNN's probing into his past. Amid internal backlash, Brown asserted he was let go for standing firm on his views about marriage, highlighting the tumultuous shifts at the Kennedy Center during Trump's tenure.