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Kennedy's Autism Claims Spark Outrage and Backlash

4/18/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leading the Department of Health and Human Services, sparked outrage with his claims that autism is preventable and linked to environmental toxins. Experts quickly countered, stressing the intricate nature of autism and its intrinsic worth. Critics lambasted his dehumanizing rhetoric, questioning the Republican Party's decision to appoint someone lacking the necessary qualifications.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leading the Department of Health and Human Services, sparked outrage with his claims that autism is preventable and linked to environmental toxins. Experts quickly countered, stressing the intricate nature of autism and its intrinsic worth. Critics lambasted his dehumanizing rhetoric, questioning the Republican Party's decision to appoint someone lacking the necessary qualifications.