Caitlyn Jenner Reflects on 5 Years Since Coming Out, Talks Political Views: 'I've Changed My Thinking'

It's been five years since Caitlyn Jenner came out as transgender in a Vanity Fair cover story and a sit-down with Diane Sawyer. Now, the reality star is reflecting on the headline-grabbing moment, and opening up about her political views, telling People magazine she has "no regrets."

"It was so emotional," Jenner, 70, said. "There I was. Caitlyn Marie Jenner. But then, I wondered, did Bruce deserve to be thrown away like this? He did a lot of good things. He raised 10 kids. But I wasn't turning around. Bruce did just about everything he can do. He raised 10 kids. Now what does Caitlyn do?"

The Olympic athlete went on to say that she believed her coming out was "a great opportunity to change the world's thinking; 51 percent of trans people attempt suicide."

"The murder rate – we've been losing one trans woman of color every two weeks," she added.

A staunch Republican, Jenner also opened up about her political views of late.

"They said I'm 'too controversial.' And that hurt," she told People. "I think I had been wearing rose-colored glasses. I thought I could change the world. Now I know I can only try and change one person at a time."

Jenner went on to say she's "changed my thinking in a lot of ways." People writes, that she "now identifies as 'economically conservative, socially progressive' and believe 'we need equality for all, regardless of who's in the White House.'"

"I love my community. I truly want to help," she said. To that end, she has been quietly giving trans students college scholarships over the past three years and has realigned her foundation to focus on trans youth.

"This is my journey. Yes, it is different than other trans people. I get it," she added. "But the bottom line is this: When I wake up in the morning, I'm happy with myself."

Click here to check out Jenner's full interview with People.