Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines – Chicago Tribune

Transgender youth in the U.S. are reaching out to crisis hotlines following Trump’s anti-transgender campaign, with one Alabama teen feeling suicidal after feeling attacked by political ads. The crisis hotline received over 5,500 calls in 10 days, up from its typical 3,700 calls per month, with some students bullying transgender peers due to Trump’s stance on transgender rights. Trump has pledged to restrict civil rights protections for transgender students, while Biden’s administration has expanded recognition of transgender rights, but Trump can undo this progress.

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