Trump Boosts Autism Conspiracies After Insisting Rise of Disorder Must Be 'Artificially Induced': 'Has to Be Something on the Outside'

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May 22, 2025, 10:51 PM

• •President Trump suggested external factors might be causing the rise in autism rates.
• •Trump's comments, made during a White House event, have raised concerns among medical professionals.
• •The rise in autism prevalence has led to speculation about its causes.
• •The report's recommendations include further scrutiny of childhood vaccines, food additives, and pesticides.

During a White House event, President Trump suggested external factors may be contributing to the rise in autism rates in the US, sparking concerns among medical professionals. This comes as the CDC reports a recent increase in autism prevalence. Trump's comments coincide with the release of a controversial report, which urges further scrutiny of childhood vaccines, food additives, and pesticides. This report, authored under the supervision of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a history of vaccine skepticism, has led to fears that the White House is lending credence to debunked conspiracy theories.

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