Transgender youth increase calls to crisis hotlines following Trump's election

Transgender youth in the U.S. have increased calls to crisis hotlines since Donald Trump's election, with one group reporting over 5,500 calls in just ten days. This surge follows Trump's campaign, which included anti-transgender messaging and promises to roll back protections. The Biden administration had expanded Title IX protections for transgender students, but Trump could reverse these changes. Many Republican-controlled states have already enacted laws limiting rights for transgender youth, including bans on gender-affirming healthcare and restrictions on bathroom use. Advocates are responding to rising despair among transgender youth by increasing support services. Many young people are considering relocating to more accepting areas, while others express concerns about safety and community amid potential federal policy changes under a new Trump administration.