Source: Cato Institute
by Jeffrey A Singer
“President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced Sept. 22 what they called ‘bold actions to tackle autism epidemic.’ It’s certainly bold to label the rise in autism diagnoses as an ‘epidemic,’ considering that the definition and diagnostic criteria have broadened from autism only to include autism spectrum disorder, a broader category affecting more people. Also, increased awareness and screening among clinicians, educators and parents have resulted in more children being diagnosed. However, the issue is real and requires investigation into its causes, prevention and treatment. But introducing government bureaucrats’ biases into the research process is not only unhelpful – it could distort the research agenda and hinder progress. Let scientific research work. Keep federal government out of it.” (09/24/25)
https://www.cato.org/commentary/trump-kennedy-overreach-tylenol-dont-go-far-enough-drug-regulations