RFK Jr.’s Autism Claims Spark National Backlash — What Really Happened Behind the Scenes

In the days that followed, headlines exploded, advocacy groups mobilized, medical experts issued urgent statements, and families across the country found themselves once again caught in the crossfire of a debate they never asked for. The intensity of the reactions reflected just how sensitive, important, and emotionally charged this topic truly is.

During the Cabinet meeting, Kennedy repeated a claim he has made for more than a decade: that the popular pain reliever acetaminophen (widely known by the brand name Tylenol) might somehow contribute to autism in children.

Even though countless scientific reviews have found no causal link, Kennedy reintroduced the idea with fresh confidence, suggesting that the administration should investigate it further. The room reportedly grew tense as Trump listened, advisors exchanged glances, and staff began to anticipate the public fallout such claims could create.Continue reading…