Overview
- MAHA allies say the White House’s recent statement tying prenatal acetaminophen to autism and Kennedy’s broader theories can galvanize Republican voters in November.
- HHS later softened the acetaminophen wording after expert criticism, underscoring internal caution about specific claims.
- Mainstream health authorities continue to reject a vaccine–autism link, and advocates condemned rhetoric that portrays autism as a disease to be prevented.
- A Quinnipiac poll shows Kennedy’s approval slipping to 33%, with 57% of voters expressing little confidence in the medical information he cites.
- Senior Republicans have urged restraint, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune warning against weakly supported health claims and Sen. Bill Cassidy criticizing the assertions.