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Trump to Discuss Ending Childhood Vaccinations Amid Autism Concerns with RFK Jr.

Dec 12, 2024, 02:09 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has indicated in a TIME magazine interview that he will engage in a significant discussion about potentially ending childhood vaccination programs with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Trump suggested that the high rate of autism, which he believes is at an unprecedented level, might be linked to vaccines, despite this theory being widely discredited. He expressed openness to removing certain vaccines if they are deemed dangerous or not beneficial, although he did not specify which vaccines he was referring to. Kennedy, known for his vaccine skepticism, has promised to investigate the potential link between vaccines and autism if confirmed by the Senate. Trump's comments have reignited concerns about his administration's stance on vaccine safety and the potential impact on public health.