A Republican congressman has called out the Trump administration for cutting the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth.

“This is wrong,” Representative Mike Lawler of New York wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

“According to studies, LGBTQ+ young people have an elevated risk of suicide and are more likely than their peers to attempt it. We should ensure they have the resources necessary to get help. The 988 hotline has been a lifesaver. This decision should be reversed.”

  • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    This is your party, dude. Cruelty is the point. If you are waking up to that just now, you may want to GTFO now.