Former President Barack Obama has criticized the Trump administration for exploring the sharp rise in autism rates, highlighting potential connections to Tylenol use among pregnant women, calling it “violence against the truth.”
“We see successors in the Oval Office making broad claims about specific medications and autism that are consistently refuted,” he started. He pointed to a statement from American Health (MAHA) on Monday, where public health officials raised concerns about a potential link between Tylenol consumption during pregnancy and autism risk.
Even with some liberal women voicing their trust in “science,” it seems Trump didn’t just make this statement casually; there’s an evident risk based on, well, Harvard research and other studies.
Obama lamented, “The harm public health measures can inflict on pregnant women is concerning, and the anxiety it brings to parents of children with autism is significant. We need to amplify awareness of these serious increases because they are evident in the spectrum.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 31 children is now diagnosed with autism—a substantial increase. Since early on, the Trump administration has indicated interest in investigating the root causes of this uptick.
Obama still views this as “violence against the truth.”
This week, an old social media post from Tylenol’s X account resurfaced, wherein the brand advised pregnant women against their product. One post from March 7, 2017, noted, “I wouldn’t recommend using this product while pregnant. Thank you for sharing your concerns.”
Another comment read: “Congrats on the future addition! It’s thrilling! I haven’t tested the effects of Tylenol during pregnancy, so touching base is a good idea (and check for coupons for your baby!).”
On Monday, Trump stated that the FDA would inform doctors that using acetaminophen could substantially raise the risk of autism.
Some pregnant liberal women have reacted dramatically, posting videos online of them discarding Tylenol in defiance of Trump. Yet, this has led to dangerous situations. For instance, nurse Nicole Shirotek shared a distressing account; her husband called, panicked, saying his pregnant wife had overdosed on Tylenol and was now on a ventilator, suffering liver failure.
“She’s going to die,” the nurse expressed.
“It’s heartbreaking because he has to make this tough choice, trying to save both her and the baby. The baby’s future seems bleak too. Let’s hope for the best.”
