Former President Donald Trump’s recent statements about autism, vaccines, and Tylenol use in pregnancy have sparked widespread criticism. Trump suggested that the current childhood vaccination schedule should be spread out and that Tylenol, a common painkiller for pregnant women, may increase autism risk.
Medical professionals quickly pushed back, reaffirming that no credible evidence links acetaminophen or vaccines to autism. The Autism Science Foundation and several medical bodies called Trump’s comments misleading and potentially harmful.
The backlash highlights ongoing tensions between public health messaging and misinformation from political figures.
