Trump Considers Changes to Vaccination Programs, Cites Concerns Over Autism Rates
In a recent interview with Time magazine, former President Donald Trump revealed that he is open to reevaluating childhood vaccination programs. When asked whether he would approve halting some vaccination programs for children, Trump stated that he plans to hold extensive discussions with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom he nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
“The rate of autism is at a level no one ever believed was possible. If you look at the things that are happening, something is causing it,” Trump claimed during the interview.
When questioned whether these discussions could result in his administration eliminating certain vaccines, Trump responded:
“It’s possible, if I believe it’s dangerous, if I think they’re not beneficial. But ultimately, I don’t think this will be too controversial,” he said.
Although Trump stopped short of explicitly stating that vaccines cause autism, he emphasized that his administration would conduct thorough testing to determine what is safe and effective. His comments signal a potential shift in U.S. health policy, sparking both concern and debate among health experts and the public alike.