During a memorial service in Arizona for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump made a striking claim: “I think we found an answer to autism.”
According to reports, the Trump administration is preparing to warn about possible links between pregnant women using paracetamol (Tylenol/acetaminophen) and a higher risk of autism in children. Trump suggested that official guidance will soon recommend expecting mothers use the drug only in cases of high fever.
This marks a controversial shift because leading health organizations, including the NHS, currently say paracetamol is safe and often the first-choice painkiller during pregnancy. The NHS website clearly states it is “commonly taken during pregnancy and does not harm your baby.”
Trump has frequently raised concerns about rising autism rates, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made investigating potential causes a top priority under the administration. On Friday, Trump said: “Autism is totally out of control… I think we maybe have a reason why.”
Not everyone agrees with this reported move. Tylenol manufacturer Kenvue pushed back strongly, saying the drug has been proven safe after decades of rigorous research. The company emphasized that discouraging its use could put pregnant women in a difficult position, forcing them to choose between untreated pain and riskier alternatives.
Medical experts also continue to point out that there is no credible scientific evidence linking acetaminophen to autism.
In addition, reports say the Trump administration will highlight leucovorin, a drug typically used for cancer and anemia, as a possible treatment option for individuals with autism.
This development has sparked heated debate between government officials, pharmaceutical companies, and public health experts, with major questions about whether the upcoming guidance will be supported by science or cause new controversy in maternal health.
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