RFK Jr. Faces Backlash After Claiming People With Autism ‘Will Never Pay Taxes, Hold A Job, Or Go Ón A Date’

RFK Jr. Faces Backlash After Claiming People With Autism ‘Will Never Pay Taxes, Hold A Job, Or Go Ón A Date’

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing major backlash after making offensive comments about people with autism during his first press conference in the role.
———————————-
Kennedy referred to autism as an “epidemic,” dismissing expert consensus that rising diagnosis rates reflect better awareness and improved detection. He asserted that autism “destroys families” and “our greatest resource, which is our children.”

———————————-
RFK Jr. further claimed that people with autism are “permanently disabled” and “will never pay taxes, they’ll never hold a job, they’ll never go on a date.”
———————————-
His comments quickly sparked outrage on social media and among disability advocates, who called his remarks harmful, inaccurate, and deeply stigmatizing.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The Jasmine Brand (@the.jasmine.brand)

———————————-
Critics say the statement not only spreads misinformation about autism but also reinforces damaging stereotypes. Many pointed out that countless people on the autism spectrum hold jobs, pay taxes, maintain relationships, and lead full, independent lives.
———————————-
Kennedy has long promoted debunked claims linking vaccines to autism, a stance that has made him a controversial figure in public health conversations. As of now, he has not issued a public response to the backlash.

Thoughts? Tell us in the comments below!

[VIA]