RFK Jr. Spews Even More Nonsense on Autism, Covid in Latest Interview
gizmodo.comPublished: 4/21/2025
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reignites controversy by falsely equating autism's rise with a greater crisis than COVID-19, dismissing its impact while demeaning autistic individuals' potential. His remarks ignore established research linking increased diagnoses to awareness rather than an epidemic, and they perpetuate harmful stereotypes about autism. These comments not only dishonor those affected by autism but also belittle the millions who lost loved ones during the pandemic, highlighting Kennedy's ongoing lack of understanding and insensitivity to both issues.