Trump, RFK Jr. Link Tylenol to Autism; Backlash

President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy may be linked to autism, a message Trump amplified on his Truth Social account. State and national health authorities, obstetrics and pediatric groups, and medical experts have pushed back, saying high‑quality evidence does not establish a causal link and that acetaminophen remains an appropriate option when used as directed because untreated fever or pain can be more dangerous. The White House comments provoked widespread condemnation from public‑health experts and political figures including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, who warned the statements risk spreading misinformation. Some Republicans defended or qualified the remarks — Rep. Nancy Mace publicly backed Trump while Vice President J.D. Vance urged pregnant women to follow their doctors — and allies such as Dr. Mehmet Oz have walked back stronger assertions. The controversy also had near‑term financial effects, with Kenvue, Tylenol's maker, seeing its shares dip after the president's posts.