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US President Donald Trump shared his plan to have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lead an investigation into the possible link between vaccines and autism.
NEW DELHI: In a recent interview, US President Donald Trump shared his plan to have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lead an investigation into the possible link between vaccines and autism. Trump said, “If they’re dangerous for the children, we need to find out.” He noted the striking increase in autism rates, saying, “Autism was almost nonexistent 25 years ago… now it’s close to one in 100. Something is going on.” He added, “Maybe it’s vaccines. Maybe it’s chlorine in the water… people are looking at a lot of different things.”
While Trump expressed support for certain vaccines, he remained cautious, stating, “I think vaccines are certain vaccines are incredible,” but “maybe some aren’t.” His nuanced approach included a strong stance on thorough investigation, saying, “I want them to look at everything, everything.” He emphasized, “When you talk about autism… it’s pretty scary.”
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Trump also highlighted his efforts to address drug prices, saying, “I called up the top pharma companies and said we need solutions… we’re going to reduce prices.” He expressed frustration with the high costs, stating, “The middleman makes more money than the drug companies. That’s where the problem is.”
Regarding his partnership with Kennedy, Trump said, “I’ve watched him for years. He’s been an interesting guy to me.” He believes Kennedy’s leadership will bring positive changes, adding, “We’re going to do a lot of things.” While acknowledging past scientific claims that vaccines don’t cause autism, Trump insisted, “I’m open to finding out. If they’re not safe, we have to find out.”
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Trump’s statements have sparked debate over his willingness to challenge established medical consensus, showcasing his approach of balancing public concerns with policy action. “I think some vaccines are great, but maybe some aren’t. And if they aren’t, we have to find out.”
