Trump’s incapability to pronounce acetaminophen attracts laughter from throughout the web | EUROtoday

President Donald Trump struggled to pronounce “acetaminophen” — a drug generally referred to as Tylenol — as he introduced an unproven hyperlink between the drug and autism. The intent couldn’t cease laughing over the gaffe.

Speaking on the White House Monday, the president and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed, with out proof, that Tylenol and autism had been linked. While advising pregnant Americans to restrict taking the ache reliever, Trump fumbled to pronounce the drug title.

“Effective immediately, the FDA will be notifying physicians that the use of aceta— well, let’s see how we say that,” Trump paused. Working via the phrase syllable by syllable, the president continued: “Acetam — enophin. Acetaminophen. Is that OK? Which is principally generally referred to as Tylenol.”

Taking the drug during pregnancy “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism,” Trump warned.

Social media users mocked the president’s botched pronunciation.

“My advice to pregnant women is to follow their doctor’s instructions and not this dumb orange idiot who can’t pronounce acetaminophen,” one X user wrote.

Another remarked: “If you can’t pronounce acetaminophen, you probably shouldn’t be giving out medical advice related to acetaminophen.”

Yet another quipped: “Donald Trump fumbling over the word acetaminophen is all you need to know about his medical acumen. Do not trust this administration with your health.”

“I’m not a doctor or a scientist, but I’m pretty sure it’s a bad idea to take medical advice from a buffoon who can’t even pronounce ‘acetaminophen,’” another said.

The president and the HHS chief issued the recommendations despite decades of research that have shown no direct connection between autism and acetaminophen.

The FDA is “responding to medical and laboratory research that counsel a possible affiliation between acetaminophen use throughout being pregnant and opposed neurodevelopmental outcomes,” together with autism, Kennedy mentioned. He famous that his division has additionally evaluated “contrary studies” that present no hyperlink.

“All pregnant women should talk to their doctors for more information about limiting the use of this medication while pregnant,” Trump mentioned, insisting: “Don’t take it. There’s no downside in not taking it.”

Experts swiftly took challenge with Trump and Kennedy’s announcement.

The drug is “one of the few options” obtainable to pregnant sufferers to deal with ache and fever, each which might be dangerous if left untreated, Dr. Steven J. Fleischman, the president of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, warned in a press release following the remarks.

“The conditions people use acetaminophen to treat during pregnancy are far more dangerous than any theoretical risks and can create severe morbidity and mortality for the pregnant person and the fetus,” the assertion learn. Data suggests acetaminophen “plays an important—and safe—role in the well-being of pregnant women.”

Dr. Helen Tager-Flusberg, professor emerita at Boston University and head of the Coalition of Autism Scientists, advised The Independent: “Advising pregnant women not to take Tylenol is simply highly irresponsible.”

Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, advised NPR in a press release following Monday’s remarks: “We believe independent, sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.”

“We strongly disagree with any suggestion otherwise and are deeply concerned about the health risks and confusion this poses for expecting mothers and parents.”