Trump culture warrior Ric Grenell calls for ‘diversity & inclusion’ after JD Vance got booed at Kennedy Center
“Diversity is our strength," Grenell said after Donald Trump has spent weeks railing against DEI.
MARCH 14, 2025
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Richard Grenell Confirmed as Highest Ranking Gay in Trump Administration
During his confirmation hearing as ambassador to Germany, the Republican was challenged on comments about women.
APRIL 26, 2018
Drag artists and allies rally against Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ Kennedy Center takeover (in photos)
"This president is demonizing a marginalized community in order to control the arts in America. It’s shameful, immoral, and weak," one performer told The Advocate before the march.
MARCH 10, 2025
Romney's Gay Spokesman Quits
Richard Grenell resigned today after a backlash from social conservatives about his selection.
MAY 1, 2012
Kennedy Center cancels Gay Men’s Chorus of D.C. WorldPride show about acceptance, group confirms
“We believe in the power of music to educate and uplift, to foster love, understanding, and community, and we regret that this opportunity has been taken away,” chorus representatives said.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Richard Grenell Flees Reporter Asking Evidence of Nevada Voter Fraud
The gay Trump adviser alleged voter fraud at a press conference but offered no proof of it.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Drag artists organize rally outside Kennedy Center to protest Trump's hostile takeover
A collective of drag artists is taking to the streets of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.
MARCH 7, 2025
JD Vance & his wife attended a Kennedy Center performance. The audience booed
People reacted strongly when they noticed that the vice president and his wife were attending a National Symphony Orchestra show.
MARCH 14, 2025
Trump taps gay MAGA loyalist Ric Grenell as interim head of Kennedy Center
The longtime ally was given a title that doesn’t exist at the prestigious performance arts institution.
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Hundreds of drag queens, activists & LGBTQ+ allies converge on Kennedy Center to protest Trump’s takeover
“We’re not going to let people steal our joy,” D.C. drag queen Tara Hoot said.
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Trump Claims Richard Grenell Is His Representative to Balkans Border
The White House told The Advocate that only in his "very active imagination" does Trump have "envoy ambassadors" representing the U.S.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
GLAAD Ad Airing on Fox News Lays Out Trump's Anti-LGBTQ+ Stances
The ad, premiering during the Republican convention, shows a gay man informing his mother about Donald Trump's opposition to the Equality Act.
AUGUST 24, 2020
Republican Leader Backtracks on LGBTQ+ Outreach After Backlash
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel says the RNC Pride Coalition will not do anything to "undermine our values."
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Donald Trump makes up 'special envoy' position for MAGA gay Richard Grenell
It’s not clear what the role will involve.
DECEMBER 16, 2024