"Dylan Mulvaney and Anheuser-Busch CEO address Bud Light controversy, while retailers struggle to sell"

Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender social media influencer, revealed in a TikTok video that she felt unsupported by Bud Light after facing a wave of right-wing backlash for promoting the beer brand in an Instagram video. Mulvaney expressed fear and isolation as she endured public ridicule and threats, leading her to be scared to leave her home. She criticized Bud Light for not taking a stronger stance against the backlash and stated that not standing by a trans person gives permission for transphobia. Bud Light representatives did not reach out to Mulvaney during the controversy. Mulvaney called attention to the broader consequences of such hate and urged her followers to support transgender advocacy organizations.