As President Donald Trump rambled and ad-libbed through an announcement meant to caution pregnant women about the possible links between the use of Tylenol and autism in children, his comments went beyond the available scientific evidence, and even the language of his own health department. He made clear he was aware he was, at times, speaking for himself. "You know, I'm just making these statements from me," he said at one point. "I'm not making them from these doctors, because when they talk about different results, different studies, I talk a lot about common sense." Trump's remarks deviated from the more measured guidance offered by his health agencies in subsequent news releases and op-eds. "Don't take Tylenol," he boomed multiple times during the hour-long event on Tuesday. "You'll b
'I'm giving my opinion': Trump deviates from own FDA in autism remarks

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