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Kennedy's Autism Claim Ignites Backlash Over Misinformation

4/22/2025

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked outrage with his alarming claim that autism could drain the U.S. economy by $1 trillion annually by 2035. Advocates and public health experts swiftly condemned his statements, highlighting the potential harm of perpetuating stereotypes and raising serious doubts about his dedication to evidence-based health policies.

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked outrage with his alarming claim that autism could drain the U.S. economy by $1 trillion annually by 2035. Advocates and public health experts swiftly condemned his statements, highlighting the potential harm of perpetuating stereotypes and raising serious doubts about his dedication to evidence-based health policies.