Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Claims Trump Wants Probe into Autism-Vaccine Link
During a CNN interview in Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that former President Trump "certainly" wants him to investigate a potential link between autism and vaccines, responding to a question about a Wall Street Journal report.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 3, 2026 —
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated in a recent CNN interview that former President Donald Trump is interested in him investigating a potential link between autism and vaccines. Kennedy made these remarks during a segment that focused on a report by The Wall Street Journal.
When asked about the former President’s intentions, Kennedy responded affirmatively, suggesting that Trump “certainly” desires such an investigation. The interview took place in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, with specific mention of Sarasota.
The statement from Kennedy comes amid ongoing public discussion and scientific debate regarding the relationship between childhood vaccinations and the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder. This topic has been a focus of public health discourse for years, with a broad consensus among medical and scientific organizations that vaccines do not cause autism.
The specific details of the conversation between Kennedy and Trump regarding this matter were not elaborated upon in the interview summary. Further information regarding the context of Trump’s alleged interest or the nature of the potential investigation was not provided.
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