President-elect Donald Trump reiterated concerns about vaccines during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, suggesting a link between rising autism rates and vaccination, despite scientific consensus debunking such claims. Trump stated, “There are problems. We don’t do as well as a lot of other nations,” and promised his administration would investigate the issue.
Trump cited historical autism statistics, claiming an increase from 1 in 200,000 children to 1 in 100 today. Experts attribute the rise in diagnoses to improved awareness and evolving diagnostic criteria. The CDC estimates 1 in 36 children currently have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), compared to 1 in 150 in 2000.
Trump also voiced opposition to vaccine mandates, saying, “I don’t like mandates,” though his aides clarified his stance was directed at COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
Trump defended his nomination of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, describing Kennedy as having an “open mind” while acknowledging his controversial views on vaccines.
Trump emphasized his support for vaccines like the polio vaccine, calling himself a “big believer” and vowing their continued availability.
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