Trump Links Tylenol to Autism
At a memorial rally in Arizona, President Donald Trump claimed he had “found an answer to autism,”
suggesting acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy is linked to autism diagnoses.
Flanked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump said the FDA would warn doctors that acetaminophen
“can be associated with a very increased risk of autism.”
Backlash from Experts
Scientists note no proven link exists between Tylenol and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Critics called Trump’s remarks dangerous, especially as he also dispensed vaccine advice based on “what I feel.”
Obama Responds
Former president Barack Obama condemned the claim, saying it “undermines public health …
that can do harm to women” and called it a “violence against the truth.”
Political Stakes
The controversy highlights Trump’s focus on controversial health claims,
while opponents warn such rhetoric risks eroding medical trust and public safety.
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