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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dialed back his public comments around vaccines, but behind-the-scenes, something else is underway, according to a New York Times report published on Monday.

Kennedy had a direct order to curb his critiques of vaccines and his suggestion — despite a lack of scientific evidence — that chronic disease was tied to vaccines. The Trump administration was apparently concerned that the cabinet member's talk around the topic could impact Republicans' chances of maintaining control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.

"But he has not abandoned his quest for evidence that they are unsafe," according to The Times....

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. latest claim of an autism cause left onlookers gobsmacked Thursday/

"There's two studies which show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It's highly likely because they were given Tylenol," Kennedy said during a cabinet meeting in Washington, D.C.

Last month Kennedy and President Donald Trump stated that autism is tied to Tylenol use among pregnant women. Experts say this contradicts existing scientific research....

CNN's Jake Tapper delivered swift pushback on Dr. Mehmet Oz over key autism claims Friday after the Trump administration attempted to blame pregnant women's use of Tylenol for autism among children.

Oz, former TV host and current administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, joined Tapper to follow up on the Monday press conference where President Donald Trump proclaimed that pregnant women should not take the pain reliever.

"In a letter to physicians, though, the Food and Drug Administration said that a causal relationship between taking Tylenol by pregnant mothers and autism has not been firmly established, the HHS says doctors should use their best judgment," Tapper clarified....

President Donald Trump made a stunning announcement about children's health on Monday, saying, "This is based on what I feel," without any scientific or factual basis, claiming Tylenol use during pregnancy can lead to autism among children.

During a press conference led by the president, who mispronounced the main ingredient, acetaminophen, has already received pushback from medical experts who claim there is no evidence or existing data showing that

"Tylenol is not good, don't take it," Trump said. He added that women should only take it "if they can't tough it out." ...

The internet had a fiery response Friday to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s bizarre plans to announce research revealing a potential connection between an over-the-counter medication and pregnancy — dubbing him an "insane clown" and "fool."

Kennedy is facing an avalanche of criticism from MAGA faithful and Democrats after he was eviscerated by lawmakers during an explosive Thursday hearing.

Users on X and Bluesky didn't hesitate to respond to the unfounded claims as stocks for Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, dropped more than 15% following news of the announcement....

Stocks for Kenvue, $KVUE, dropped more than 15% Friday after news surfaced that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. plans to announce a study indicating that Tylenol use during pregnancy could potentially cause autism.

The bizarre new claim prompted immediate backlash following his disastrous clash with lawmakers Thursday, including calls to impeach him or for him to step down from the position.

"The report is expected to suggest that potential causes of autism include low levels of folate — an important vitamin — and Tylenol taken during pregnancy, according to the WSJ," Schwab Network posted on X....