Transgender youth seek support as fears rise over potential policy changes under Trump

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 restrict rights for transgender students. His administration could quickly change policies affecting pronoun use and bathroom access, reversing recent protections established under President Biden. Advocates are responding to rising despair among transgender youth by enhancing support services. Many young people are considering relocating to more accepting areas, while others express concern about the potential impact of federal policy changes on their communities.