Schlossberg Escalates Criticism of RFK Jr. Autism Claims

Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of John F. Kennedy, publicly mocked his cousin, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., by issuing a satirical challenge and labeling him as a 'sexual deviant, possible murderer, and top public health official' in response to RFK Jr.'s controversial statements about autism. Schlossberg criticized Kennedy’s claims that environmental toxins and vaccines are responsible for a dramatic rise in autism diagnoses, which contradict the mainstream scientific consensus that genetics are the primary factor. At a recent press conference, Kennedy not only cited CDC data to support his arguments but also announced a federal research initiative aimed at identifying environmental causes of autism. Scientists, autism advocates, and the public have condemned Kennedy’s statements and initiative as misleading and potentially harmful. The incident has heightened public and familial tensions, reigniting debate over the causes of autism and public health policy. The scientific community continues to emphasize that research overwhelmingly supports genetics as the predominant cause of autism.