As Donald Trump took office on January 20th, an alarming surge in calls to LGBTQ+ crisis helplines was reported, signaling fear and concern within the community over the new administration's immediate actions on immigration and other policies. Advocates warn of the potentially harmful impact Trump's presidency could have on LGBTQ+ rights, urging for solidarity and resistance.
Alarm as LGBTQ+ Support Lines Overwhelmed Amid Trump's Inauguration
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Jan-22
Immigration
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Calls to an LGBTQ+ crisis helpline surged during Donald Trump’s inauguration, a youth charity has revealed. Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president on Monday (20 January), immediately signing a raft of executive orders, including taking aim at immigration…
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Jan-22
Immigration
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Following Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, some media outlets and youth charities reported an increase in calls to LGBTQ+ helplines, citing his initial executive orders as the cause. However, this narrative seems to overlook the President's commitment to all Americans, suggesting that the amplification of fear may be unnecessarily divisive.
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