As President-elect Donald Trump's victory settles in, LGBTQ+ rights groups are concerned about the impact of his policies, especially with a GOP-majority Senate.

Throughout his campaign, Trump promoted anti-trans rhetoric, including an ad criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for supporting gender-neutral pronouns. Legal experts warn that Trump’s presidency may lead to more conservative court appointments, affecting how courts interpret LGBTQ+ rights.

Three key areas of concern for the LGBTQ+ community are:

1. Military Ban: Trump previously reversed a 2016 policy allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the military, citing the cost of gender-affirming surgeries. Experts predict this ban could be reinstated, leading to more legal challenges.

2. Health Care Restrictions: Trump supports limiting gender-affirming care for transgender minors, following the lead of states that have passed such bans. The ACLU has vowed to continue challenging these restrictions in court.

3. Agenda 47: Trump’s platform includes policies to limit LGBTQ+ rights, such as restricting transgender women’s participation in sports and cutting federal funding for schools supporting "radical gender ideology."

LGBTQ+ Americans are concerned about the potential for these policies to reverse progress made under the Biden administration, particularly regarding transgender rights.