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 featured anti-transgender themes. Calls to the Rainbow Youth Project surged to over 5,500 in just ten days, compared to the usual monthly average of 3,700. Trump's campaign promised to roll back protections for transgender students, including potential changes to Title IX, which governs school policies on gender identity. His administration could exclude transgender students from these protections, reversing recent expansions under President Biden. Many transgender teens report worsening bullying and mental health struggles. Advocates are responding by increasing support services and creating online communities to help LGBTQ+ youth cope with the anticipated legal changes.