White House Considers Executive Order on Vaccines and Autism Amid Controversy
The White House is contemplating an executive order that would address vaccines and autism, driven by President Trump's interest in the issue. The proposed order may focus on the childhood vaccine schedule and autism research, although details are still being finalized. President Trump has been urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to scrutinize vaccines more closely, despite concerns from political advisers about potential backlash. Kennedy's previous efforts to alter vaccine policies faced significant opposition from the pharmaceutical industry and voters, leading to a shift in focus towards more mainstream health issues.