LGBTQ Crisis Line Rebooted Amid Controversy

The Trump administration is pushing to reinstate a specialized 988 crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, shut down in July, but faces a major hurdle: The Trevor Project, the organization that pioneered the service, may be excluded from running it again due to not being part of the 988 network. With Congress funding the effort, critics fear political interference could sideline vital care — especially for transgender and nonbinary youth, who face higher suicide risks — risking lives in the name of policy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f36209ee4b5b3adf