Report: Transgender Perspectives After the 2024 Presidential Election

Read our survey results about the impact of the 2024 Presidential election on trans and nonbinary adults.

January 17, 2025
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Transgender adults and youth have increasingly found their lives under the spotlight of political debate and media coverage, becoming central to the national conversation ahead of the upcoming inauguration. During his 2024 presidential campaign, president-elect Donald Trump devoted significant attention and resources to transgender issues, including plans to restrict healthcare access for transgender individuals.

We asked transgender and nonbinary adults about the impact of the 2024 Presidential election on their lives.

How do transgender individuals feel about these proposed looming changes? And how are policies already affecting their access to healthcare and mental health? We went directly to the source to find out.

87% of trans respondents reported the election worsened their mental health.

Since 2021, over 60,000 LGBTQIA+ patients across all 50 states have sought care through FOLX. This nationwide reach enables us to amplify the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community in meaningful ways. Through thoughtful surveys and in-depth research, we aim to better understand their experiences and prioritize what matters most to them.

This report delves into the impacts of the 2024 Presidential election on transgender adults and their access to care. While much has been written about transgender people, this report offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from them—sharing firsthand insights into what is truly happening in their lives.

“As hard as the next four years may be, let this bring us all together to lift one another up and continue to fight for our rights and freedoms.” - Survey Respondent, Iowa

Read the full report here.

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