Health Secretary on “Trump Derangement Syndrome” in Pregnant Women
During a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed his belief that “Trump Derangement Syndrome” has escalated to alarming levels. He pointed to a disturbing trend where pregnant mothers are reportedly taking Tylenol as a form of protest against President Trump, despite concerns that the medication may be associated with autism.
Kennedy remarked, “The level of Trump Derangement Syndrome has now transcended the political realm and has become a genuine pathology. It’s unsettling to think that a mother would override her deeply ingrained maternal instincts to potentially jeopardize her child’s health.”
He shared an instance where he had come across a TikTok video featuring a pregnant professor from Columbia University, who was using Tylenol to express her dissent toward Trump. It was surprising, he noted, that any expectant mother would resort to an over-the-counter pain reliever amidst reports linking it to increased autism risks.
“Mothers engaging in behavior like this to get back at Donald Trump while pregnant are, frankly, demonstrating something rather pathological,” he added. “And this seems to be occurring across various demographics.”
Kennedy stressed that, according to a September announcement from Trump, studies suggest that taking Tylenol during pregnancy could elevate the risk of autism. At that event, he emphasized that agencies, including the NIH and FDA, are committed to investigating the autism epidemic closely and finding ways to counteract it.
“We’ve broken traditional silos between various health agencies to provide prompt investigation and guidance,” Kennedy shared. He criticized the NIH for focusing predominantly on genetic causes of autism, saying it’s like studying lung cancer without considering the impact of smoking.
In response to governmental assessments, the Tylenol manufacturer, Kenview, strongly disagreed, stating, “Independent science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism. We are concerned about the health implications this misinformation poses for pregnant women.”
After the September announcement, several expectant mothers began posting videos online taking Tylenol as a protest, prompting criticism over claims linking the drug to autism.
Kennedy pointed out that in the 1970s, about 1 in 20,000 eight-year-olds in Wisconsin had autism, while now it’s reportedly 1 in 12 boys and 1 in 18 girls. He labeled the increasing rates of autism a “national security issue.”
Trump noted that substantial evidence exists supporting the link between Tylenol and autism. He mentioned discussions he had with Kennedy twenty years ago about rising autism rates and how the situation has worsened over time, worrying about the sustainability of future generations.
In concluding remarks, Kennedy highlighted that multiple studies have been conducted that suggest a possible association between Tylenol usage and autism in early circumcision cases, underscoring the potential ramifications of using such medications during pregnancy.
