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Dylan Mulvaney Responds to Donald Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner Remarks
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 9 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Jul 27, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“My name is Dylan Mulvaney and the president said my name four times in his speech on Friday night,”
via variety.com
Background
The White House Correspondents' Dinner, held on Friday, July 25, 2026, was a rescheduled event. The original dinner in April 2026 was postponed due to a shooting incident outside the venue and was subsequently relocated to the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. During the rescheduled event, CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins received an award for her reporting on a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump, who was a speaker at the dinner, commented on Collins' award, calling it "fake" and suggesting she "smile more." He then compared Collins to Dylan Mulvaney, referencing Mulvaney's 2023 partnership with Bud Light, which had led to a boycott of the brand.
Trump stated that he had informed Collins that it was Mulvaney, not her, featured on the Bud Light can, and claimed Mulvaney "cost Bud Light $35 billion in market cap," calling it "the worst commercial ever made."
Following Trump's remarks, both Kaitlan Collins and Dylan Mulvaney appeared to respond. Collins posted an Eleanor Roosevelt quote on her Instagram Story: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." CNN issued a statement defending Collins as an "exceptional, trusted journalist." Dylan Mulvaney, in turn, shared the same Eleanor Roosevelt quote on her Instagram Story before posting her own video response on TikTok.
Mulvaney's response, posted on Sunday evening, July 27, 2026, addressed Trump's comments directly. She expressed that she was "incredibly honored to be compared" to Collins and noted that despite having been "flying under the radar," she was still a topic of conversation for the President years later.
Mulvaney interpreted the public criticism as a sign of her impact and a "compliment," suggesting that being "publicly mocked and criticized by this administration is actually, like, the greatest compliment of all."
The timeline
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Original White House Correspondents' Dinner Postponed
The original White House Correspondents' Dinner was postponed due to a shooting incident outside the venue.[1467]
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Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner Held
The rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner took place at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C.[1469]
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Trump Mocks Kaitlan Collins at WHCD
During his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Donald Trump congratulated CNN's Kaitlan Collins on an award but called it "fake" and told her to "smile more."[1469]
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Trump Compares Collins to Mulvaney
President Donald Trump compared Kaitlan Collins to Dylan Mulvaney, referencing Mulvaney's 2023 Bud Light partnership and claiming it was the "worst commercial ever made."[1467]
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Collins Appears to Respond to Trump
Kaitlan Collins shared an Eleanor Roosevelt quote, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent," on her Instagram Story.[1469]
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CNN Defends Kaitlan Collins
CNN issued a statement defending Kaitlan Collins, calling her an "exceptional, trusted journalist."[1469]
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Mulvaney Reposts Eleanor Roosevelt Quote
Dylan Mulvaney shared the same Eleanor Roosevelt quote that Kaitlan Collins had posted on her Instagram Story.[1470]
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Mulvaney Posts TikTok Response to Trump
Dylan Mulvaney posted a TikTok video responding to President Trump's remarks, stating she viewed his criticism as a compliment and advocating for support of trans and nonbinary people.[1467]
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Trump Doubles Down on Comments
Reportedly, Donald Trump doubled down on his comments about Collins and Mulvaney, posting an AI-generated photo placing Collins' face on Mulvaney's body.[1467]
Frequently asked
What did Donald Trump say about Dylan Mulvaney at the White House Correspondents' Dinner?
During his speech on July 25, 2026, President Donald Trump mentioned Dylan Mulvaney four times, referencing her 2023 Bud Light partnership and calling it "the worst commercial ever made."
How did Dylan Mulvaney respond to Trump's remarks?
Dylan Mulvaney posted a TikTok video on July 27, 2026, stating that she was honored to be compared to CNN's Kaitlan Collins and viewed Trump's criticism as a compliment, interpreting it as a sign of her impact and freedom.
What was the context of Trump's comments about Kaitlan Collins?
Trump commented on CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins receiving an award at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling her award "fake" and suggesting she "smile more." He then compared her to Dylan Mulvaney.
What is Dylan Mulvaney's message regarding support for the trans community?
In her response, Mulvaney emphasized the importance of supporting trans and nonbinary people, especially young individuals seeking acceptance, and encouraged others to take any judgment they face as a compliment.
Related drama
Sources
- variety.com, Dylan Mulvaney has hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump after he mocked the trans advocate, actress and singer in his White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech on Friday. “My name is Dylan Mulvaney, Jul 27, 2026.
- primetimer.com, Dylan Mulvaney (Image via Instagram/@dylanmulvaney) Dylan Mulvaney responded after President Donald Trump mentioned her during the speech he made at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, turning his, Jul 27, 2026.
- radaronline.com, Kaitlan Collins Appears to Clap Back at Donald Trump After President Compared CNN Journalist to Trans Actress Dylan MulvaneySource: megaKaitlan Collins appeared to respond after Donald Trump mocked he, Jul 27, 2026.