"I am more powerful than I even knew": Dylan Mulvaney shoots back after being repeatedly referenced by Trump during White House dinner
Trans actor, author and advocate Dylan Mulvaney has responded after being repeatedly referenced by President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, sharing a message about resilience and the strength of the trans community.
According to multiple reports covering the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump mentioned Dylan Mulvaney while speaking about CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins and referenced the 2023 Bud Light partnership that made Mulvaney a target of anti-trans conservative backlash.
Mulvaney, who has become one of the most recognisable trans figures in America, chose not to respond with anger. Instead, Mulvaney reflected on what years of public scrutiny have taught her. "Thank you for reminding me that I am more powerful than I even knew," she said.
The statement quickly resonated with supporters, many of whom praised Mulvaney for transforming yet another moment of political attention into a declaration of self-belief.
For several years, Mulvaney has found herself at the centre of America's increasingly heated debate over trans rights. Yet despite relentless public scrutiny, she has remained one of the country's most visible advocates for trans joy, authenticity and inclusion.
Mulvaney first gained international attention through her viral Days of Girlhood video series, which documented her transition and offered millions of viewers an intimate, often joyful insight into the experiences of a young trans woman. What began as a personal project quickly evolved into one of the most widely viewed transgender stories on social media.
Since then, she has used her platform to speak about trans rights, representation and inclusion, appearing at LGBTQ+ events, engaging with lawmakers and using her public profile to challenge misconceptions about trans lives.
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