Am I concerned that Trump's policies will harm my "trans" daughter? Nope
Non, nein, nyet, newp, no way, no how

I am fortunate to have truly good friends who support me in my non-affirmation of my daughter’s trans identity. They are raging liberals and I’m confident that had I affirmed my daughter, they would all be on board for accepting that I now have a son and would enthusiastically use her chosen male name. But, because they are good people and sane and patient, they were willing to hear me out on the Cass Review and on what’s happening in other countries around “gender affirming care”. Because they have known my daughter since she was young, they’ve witnessed the ROGD-ness of it all. She is not and has never been gender non-conforming. She was a girly girl who implored me to wear dresses more often and do something (anything!) with my hair.

I try not to talk about my daughter with them too often because it is a sad story and tends to suck any positive energy out of the room. But, because they are kind and thoughtful, they often ask about her. Last week, one of them asked me the question I knew was coming and dreaded - was I more concerned for my daughter (or more concerned than usual) now that Trump is in office, with his anti-trans agenda? Recall the raging liberal part.

I was prepared for this question and hoped to use it as a teaching opportunity. I answered truthfully and, I hope, respectfully. No, I am not worried for trans people now that Trump is in office. On this issue, I would be more concerned for my daughter if Kamala Harris had won the election.