Transgender youth seek help as Trump pledges to roll back protections in the U.S

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 emphasized anti-transgender themes, promising to exclude transgender students from Title IX protections. This could affect school policies on pronouns, bathrooms, and locker rooms, reversing recent expansions under President Biden's administration. Advocates are mobilizing to support LGBTQ+ youth amid rising despair. Many young people are considering relocating for safety, while organizations are enhancing online support to foster community and resilience during this uncertain time.