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Thune ‘very concerned’ about Trump, RFK Jr. Tylenol, autism claims

Senate Majority Leader John Thune highlights the need for evidence-based health policies amid disputed claims linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism risk.

  • On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R‑S.D., said he was `very concerned` about President Donald Trump’s Tylenol-autism warning and became the highest-ranking Republican to question it.
  • On Monday, the administration announced that acetaminophen may pose a `very increased risk of autism`, but medical groups including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Kenvue disputed the findings.
  • Calling for oversight, John Thune urged accountability and transparency, saying the HHS secretary has an obligation to restore public trust and that science ought to guide health decisions.
  • Republican physician senators have publicly voiced opposition, with Bill Cassidy, Sen., R‑La., physician, arguing the `preponderance of evidence` shows no solid link and warning pregnant women could lose pain-management options.
  • Thune signaled continued skepticism and congressional oversight as officials, including CDC Director Dr Oz, face future hearings and opportunities to defend views before Senate committees.
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