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Trump Order Could Revive LGBTQ Youth Services, Threatens Support

6/12/2026

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The administration will revive LGBTQ+ youth services if they comply with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14168.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is evaluating the 988 Lifeline “Press 3” for LGBTQ+ youth under the order.
The Trevor Project, which served 1.5 million LGBTQ+ youth by the July 2025 shutdown, said 40 % of transgender/nonbinary youth considered suicide, 11 % attempted it, and warned Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi compliance could undermine support for transgender youth.

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Story summary

The administration will revive LGBTQ+ youth services if they comply with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14168.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is evaluating the 988 Lifeline “Press 3” for LGBTQ+ youth under the order.
The Trevor Project, which served 1.5 million LGBTQ+ youth by the July 2025 shutdown, said 40 % of transgender/nonbinary youth considered suicide, 11 % attempted it, and warned Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi compliance could undermine support for transgender youth.