The article discusses the concerning climate for the LGBTQ+ community in the US, particularly in light of misinformation spread by influencer Josh Helfgott's viral TikTok video claiming Kentucky is arresting trans individuals and their allies. Despite the bleak landscape—including anti-trans legislation, a rollback of reproductive rights, and administrative changes under the Trump administration—the video misrepresents facts by linking to old footage, generating widespread fear and confusion among viewers. The surge in online searches about trans arrests highlights the impact of such misinformation.
Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, a government website on reproductive rights has gone offline, government diversity, equity and inclusion employees have been forced to take paid administrative leave.
The TikTok video, created by influencer Josh Helfgott, falsely claims Kentucky is arresting trans people, linking to two-year-old footage that misrepresents current events.
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