A transgender person who left the United States after Donald Trump's re-election has reportedly asked to return, saying they feel unsafe after being placed in an asylum reception centre in the Netherlands that is known for housing large numbers of conservative Muslim residents. The individual claims fears for their safety stem from potential hostility towards LGBTQ+ people within the facility, highlighting the difficult and sometimes contradictory choices facing transgender Americans who sought asylum abroad believing they would find greater acceptance in Europe.

The person reportedly stated they believe they could be "hurt or killed" while housed at the centre, though the article provides limited detail on the specific asylum facility, its location, or the exact circumstances of the placement. Their case has drawn attention to broader debates about how European asylum systems accommodate LGBTQ+ claimants alongside migrants from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, and about the policies in the US that prompted their departure in the first place.