AP PHOTOS: Under the new Trump administration, Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tone

With the U.S Capitol seen between them, people sit by signs saying “protect trans kids,” and “you can’t legislate away trans” as they attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Ira, who is 13, attends their first Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I felt a little like everything was falling apart,” says Ira, “and I wanted to see if there were adults around who knew we were still here and still cared.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lily Travis, 18, and Noah Masom, 17, both of northern Virginia, hug while attending a rally in support of people who are transgender during the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I’m not the biggest protester, but I wanted to show my friends that their struggles are important,” says Masom, “they need to know that people are on their side.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Actress Lena Dunham speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., speaks during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

People attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

With the Capitol in the background, Kali wears a trans equality flag in her hair while attending a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington."I’m here because I’m trans and it’s a day to be visible,” she said, “our rights, everyone’s rights, are under attack.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Elizabeth Fogarty, left, and Laura Tinter, both of Arlington, Va., attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “I have a trans loved one,” says Tinter, “so I’m here for her.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Aurora La’Rosa, 25, of Washington, and her girlfriend attend a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “It’s important for us all to gather together in this political ecosystem,” says La’Rosa, “to show that we aren’t invisible, we are here, our allies are here, and we aren’t able to be erased.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Runa Morgen, from upstate New York holds a sign saying “leave us alone,” during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. “What’s going on is scary,” says Morgan, “there’s an obvious pattern and I see where this is going.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

A “progress pride” flag tucked into a baseball cap appears like a rainbow by the U.S. Capitol dome, during a rally for the Trans Day of Visibility, on the National Mall, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)