Donald Trump Wins: Laverne Cox fears surge in transphobia, considers leaving US: 'Looking at different countries'

Following Donald Trump's victory, the LGBTQ+ community, particularly trans individuals, has been left in fear. Throughout the campaign, Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance heavily promoted anti-trans messages, flooding the airwaves with ads and rhetoric that have only heightened concerns for the community's safety and rights.

The impact of these anti-trans messages has been deeply felt within the trans community, and actress Laverne Cox, known for her advocacy and for breaking barriers in Hollywood, is one of the many trans individuals worried about what a second Trump presidency could mean.

Cox, speaking with Variety, shared how she and many of her trans friends have begun researching countries in Europe and the Caribbean, exploring options for relocation.?

They’re considering leaving the United States to find safety in the face of growing concerns over LGBTQ+ rights, particularly the rights of trans people.?

"We’re looking at different cities, finding places that might offer some form of safety," Cox explained.

Her thoughts on the political landscape are stark. Cox draws a comparison between the potential rise of an anti-LGBTQ+ administration in the U.S. and the social climate of Weimar Germany before the rise of Nazism.?

She recalls how Berlin had a thriving queer community that was brutally targeted once the Nazi regime came to power, suggesting that such a shift could echo in today’s world.?

“There was a thriving community of queer people before the rise of Nazism,” Cox said. “They attacked Jewish folks, they attacked immigrants, and they attacked queer and trans people."

As the interview continued, Cox revealed the personal toll these political changes have taken on her.?

While acknowledging the privilege of being a public figure, she expressed her fears of becoming a target. “I’m scared,” she confessed. “It’s not just about me—it’s about everyone. I’m a public figure, and I could easily be singled out.”?

She referenced the $100 million spent on anti-trans ads during the election and how deeply troubling that is for her and her community.

Cox also touched on the growing trend of trans individuals stockpiling hormone treatments in case they become harder to obtain.?

While she’s completed her medical transition, she still requires estrogen for her health.?

“If I stop taking it, I get hot flashes. It’s really bad. I’ve already looked at websites to find estrogen,” she shared. “I’m trying to make sure I’m getting it from a reputable source, but yes, I’m preparing just in case."

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