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Kennedy's Controversial Claim on Circumcision and Autism Sparks Outrage
10/11/2025
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Story summary
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that early circumcision may cause autism due to Tylenol use.
- Rep. Jerry Nadler accused Kennedy of antisemitism after the claim.
- President Trump supported Kennedy's assertions.
- Medical experts condemned the statements as misleading.
- Health agencies worldwide have not endorsed the theory, noting no conclusive evidence linking circumcision or acetaminophen to autism.
