White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre encouraged 'LGBTQI+ kids' to contact the national crisis hotline if they are distressed by recent laws banning transgender procedures for children.
Teens from various areas of Kentucky gather in front of the state Capitol Annex building to protest a ban on transgender procedures on minors.
"I know that these political attacks can really take a toll on people's mental health. So I want to say directly to LGBTQI+ kids – you are loved just as you are, just the way you are. And if you're feeling overwhelmed, you call 988," Jean-Pierre said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP She continued,"The National Crisis Hotline and dial the number ‘3’ to talk to a counselor who has been specifically trained to support LGBTQI+ kids. This is a new service that the Biden administration is proud to offer during these incredibly hard times for these trans kids."
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