Donald Trump Accused Of Spreading Dangerous Autism Misinformation

September 23, 2025

Donald Trump’s remarks about Tylenol and autism triggered medical criticism, warning that such claims could endanger pregnant women.

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Donald Trump reignited controversy Monday (September 22) by warning pregnant women against using Tylenol, claiming the over-the-counter pain reliever could be tied to autism—a statement that drew immediate and forceful pushback from medical professionals across the globe.

“Suggestions that acetaminophen use in pregnancy causes autism are not only highly concerning to clinicians but also irresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients,” said Steven Fleischman, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Trump, speaking during a public appearance, said women who can’t “tough it out” without Tylenol should limit their intake.

He was backed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who stated the decision by the FDA to update labeling on acetaminophen was based on “clinical and laboratory studies” suggesting a “potential association” between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and neurodevelopmental issues, including autism.

But the medical community wasn’t having it.

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine issued a statement clarifying that “a thorough review of existing research suggesting a potential link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children has not established a causal relationship.”

International health agencies also weighed in. The United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said there is “no evidence” connecting Tylenol to autism. Australia’s health department also confirmed the drug remains safe for use during pregnancy.

Kenvue, the manufacturer of Tylenol, issued a firm rebuttal: “Acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever option for pregnant women as needed throughout their entire pregnancy.” The company added, “We believe independent, rigorous science clearly indicates that taking acetaminophen does not result in autism. We firmly oppose any contrary suggestions and are extremely concerned about the health risks this poses for expectant mothers and parents.”

Tylenol’s official social media account also responded, stating “credible, independent scientific data continues to show no proven link between taking acetaminophen and autism.”

Dr. Monique Botha, a researcher at Durham University, pointed to a 2024 Swedish study involving 2.4 million births that “found no relationship between exposure to paracetamol in utero and subsequent autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.”

Trump’s remarks follow a long history of promoting debunked theories about autism.

During his 2016 campaign and presidency, he repeatedly claimed vaccines were responsible for the disorder, despite overwhelming scientific consensus disproving that claim.

The American Psychiatric Association issued a reminder that “autism is a complex disorder” and warned against suggesting “that a handful of studies have established causation.”

Doctors fear Trump’s comments could lead pregnant women to avoid necessary treatment, potentially putting both mother and child at risk.

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