CNN cut into regular programming with a breaking news alert as anchor Dana Bash challenged President Donald Trump’s latest remarks regarding Tylenol.
Trump, alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently suggested that pregnant women should avoid Tylenol, claiming it could increase the risk of autism in children. Medical experts, however, maintain that Tylenol (acetaminophen) is generally considered safe during pregnancy when taken as directed.
Senate Republican Leader John Thune appeared on CNN to address the controversy. He expressed concern about the potential harm of such unverified statements.
Bash pressed Thune, asking:
“Trump, along with RFK Jr., is saying that pregnant women should limit Tylenol due to a ‘very increased risk of autism,’ a claim not grounded in science. How worried are you that this could impact the health of American women and their babies?”
Thune responded:
“I’m very concerned. I’m a father and grandfather, and just seven months ago we welcomed a new grandson. Pregnant moms are an issue I care deeply about. Science should guide health decisions, not speculation. We need to be very cautious with broad claims, and ensure they’re backed by solid medical research and expert advice.”
The discussion briefly shifted toward foreign policy, but Trump dismissed the line of questioning as “fake news,” mocking CNN’s ratings and asking whether “anybody even watches CNN nowadays.” He continued to criticize the reporter, repeatedly accusing the network of negativity instead of addressing the policy questions.
This exchange has sparked fresh debate about the role of political leaders in shaping public health narratives, especially when their claims contradict medical consensus.
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