Washington, DC influencer Dylan Mulvaney answers Trump remarks
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Transgender advocate and influencer Dylan Mulvaney posted a TikTok video on Sunday evening responding to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC on Friday night. Trump mentioned Mulvaney by name four times while criticizing CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins during his hour-long speech, invoking Mulvaney’s 2023 Bud Light promotional video that prompted a boycott of the brand. Trump claimed the campaign cost Bud Light $35 billion in market value and said he would not hire Mulvaney. After the dinner, he shared a digitally altered image on Truth Social linking Collins and Mulvaney.
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Timeline of Events
- 2023 Bud Light promotion features Dylan Mulvaney
- 2023 Following boycott, Bud Light sales decline
- Original April date dinner postponed after shooting
- Friday Trump speaks at rescheduled correspondents' dinner
- Friday Trump repeatedly references Dylan Mulvaney campaign
- Friday Trump posts altered Collins-Mulvaney image online
- Sunday Dylan Mulvaney posts TikTok response
- Afterwards Kaitlan Collins posts Eleanor Roosevelt quote
Why This Matters to You
This feud impacts your wallet. Bud Light's market value dropped after a boycott sparked by Mulvaney's ad. If you're a shareholder, you felt that. It's also about rights. Mulvaney, a transgender advocate, is being publicly criticized by the President. Watch how this unfolds.
The Bottom Line
Public figures' words and actions can affect your investments and the rights of individuals. Keep an eye on the market and social issues. And remember, your voice matters too. Worth forwarding if you know someone invested in Bud Light or passionate about transgender rights.
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