Transgender youth seek help as Trump pledges to roll back protections

Transgender youth in the U.S. are increasingly reaching out to crisis hotlines following Donald Trump's election, which has raised fears about potential rollbacks of protections. Calls to the Rainbow Youth Project surged to over 5,500 in just ten days. Trump's campaign focused on anti-transgender themes, promising to exclude transgender students from Title IX protections. This could affect school policies on pronouns, bathrooms, and sports, reversing recent expansions under President Biden's administration. Advocates are mobilizing to support transgender youth amid rising despair and bullying. Many young people are considering relocating for safety, while organizations are enhancing online support to foster community during this uncertain time.