Trump Claims Autism Rates 'Really Wrong' Ahead of Kennedy Confirmation Vote

President Donald Trump has expressed concerns over rising autism rates in the U.S., inaccurately citing figures in his call for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump claimed autism rates have surged from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 34 over 20 years, although CDC data shows the increase is from 1 in 150 to 1 in 36. Trump's post has drawn attention due to Kennedy's controversial views linking vaccines to autism, a theory long debunked by experts. The rise in autism diagnoses is attributed to better awareness and diagnostic criteria rather than environmental or vaccine-related causes. Despite criticism and controversy surrounding Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance, he advanced in a Senate committee vote. Trump's remarks continue to stir debate over the factors contributing to autism and the role of RFK Jr. in addressing these issues.