Wisconsin Worker’s Firing Over Pronoun Refusal Sparks Appeal to Trump Administration

Spencer Wimmer, a Wisconsin man and devout Christian, has turned to the Trump administration for help after being fired from his job at Generac Power Systems for refusing to use preferred pronouns that conflicted with his religious beliefs. Wimmer claims he was forced to choose between his faith and his livelihood, a dilemma he describes as "heartbreaking."

For five years, Wimmer was a standout employee at Generac, earning promotions and glowing reviews. But everything changed when he was called into a meeting with HR and disciplined for not using a transgender colleague’s preferred pronouns. Rooted in his Biblical belief that gender is binary and fixed, Wimmer explained he couldn’t comply without violating his conscience. Generac’s HR dismissed his stance, labeling it "unprofessional" and a violation of company policy.

Represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), Wimmer has filed a religious discrimination complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The complaint argues that Generac violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which protects against workplace discrimination based on religion. WILL’s attorney, Cara Tolliver, says the case tests recent Supreme Court precedent, emphasizing that protections for gender identity don’t override religious freedom.

Wimmer insists he sought compromise, maintaining a good working relationship with his transgender colleague. Yet, after a month of feeling targeted, he was fired on April 2 and escorted out without collecting his belongings. "I never asked them to choose between me and anyone else," Wimmer said, lamenting the lack of room for mutual respect.

As the Trump administration works to curb DEI and gender ideology mandates, Wimmer’s case highlights a broader clash between workplace policies and personal beliefs. It’s a fight that could ripple across the nation, raising questions about balancing competing rights in the modern workplace.

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Wisconsin Man Fired Over Pronoun Refusal Seeks Trump Administration’s Help