Trixie Mattel has spoken out against politicians using drag as a “scapegoat” to get votes by creating false narratives about performers.

From the article, when talking about the “groomer” slur aimed at LGBTQIA+ people:

"…There’s no drag queens being arrested for sexual assault of children, that doesn’t happen,” Trixie said. “Do you know where that happens? The church, okay? That’s where. This whole country mollycoddles Christians and I’m fucking tired of it, tired of it!