US President Donald Trump announced a potential link between autism and the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy, contradicting years of scientific evidence showing no causal relationship. Trump’s comments were met with alarm from autism researchers and public health experts, who warned that his rhetoric could confuse anxious parents and complicate doctors’ efforts to manage pregnancy risks. The White House later clarified that the administration does not believe popping more pills is always the answer for better health, but Trump’s statements have sparked concerns about the administration’s priorities on autism research.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/23/politics/trump-off-script-on-tylenol-autism-vaccines