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Kennedy's Controversial Claims: Tylenol, Autism, and Misleading Video

10/10/2025

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed at a cabinet meeting that a video showed a pregnant woman saying 'F Trump' while taking Tylenol, though she did not mention Trump and took only one Tylenol.
He suggested circumcision leads to autism via Tylenol use, citing two studies without solid evidence.
Kennedy later acknowledged there is no proof linking Tylenol to autism but said studies are underway.

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Story summary

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed at a cabinet meeting that a video showed a pregnant woman saying 'F Trump' while taking Tylenol, though she did not mention Trump and took only one Tylenol.
He suggested circumcision leads to autism via Tylenol use, citing two studies without solid evidence.
Kennedy later acknowledged there is no proof linking Tylenol to autism but said studies are underway.