Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed significant concern regarding President Trump’s recent statements suggesting a possible connection between autism and Tylenol use during pregnancy.
On Monday evening, Trump claimed that the Department of Health and Human Services had identified a link and advised women to “limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary.”
Trump remarked, “It’s turning out that we understood a lot more than a lot of people who studied autism,” referring to the scientific community.
These comments sparked a reaction from both scientific and media circles, who have urged the public to “trust the experts.”
BREAKING: President Trump has announced a link between TYLENOL and AUTISM, particularly during pregnancy.
The FDA now advises pregnant women to avoid Tylenol unless they have a high fever.
Nor should Tylenol be frequently administered to young children…
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 22, 2025
During an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, Thune was asked about the potential impact of Trump’s remarks on American women’s health.
Thune replied: “I’m obviously very concerned about that. I am a father and a grandfather and just have, as of about seven months ago, a newborn grandson. So, obviously pregnant moms are something I have a very high level of interest in. I agree that science ought to guide these discussions and decisions about our health.”
He noted that while there are studies being referenced, many in the medical community hold different views regarding Tylenol’s use. Thune emphasized the importance of being cautious in making broad statements, advocating for decisions based on well-documented scientific evidence and expert consultation.
Watch the clip below:
