WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump announced Monday a “major medical breakthrough” regarding autism, calling it “the biggest medical breakthrough, perhaps ever.” The announcement,made at a rally in South Carolina on September 23,2024,detailed a yet-unspecified revelation he claims offers a potential path toward understanding and addressing the developmental disorder.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 36 children in the united States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While there is currently no cure for autism, early intervention and therapies can significantly improve quality of life for individuals on the spectrum and their families. Trump’s announcement raises hopes for new avenues of research and potential treatments, though details remain scarce and the scientific community awaits further information. The former president stated the breakthrough came through collaborative efforts with unnamed researchers and medical professionals, promising a full report would be released in the coming weeks.
Trump did not elaborate on the specifics of the discovery during his remarks, stating only that it involved “a fully new way of looking at things.” He added, “We’ve been working on this for a long time, and it’s going to be amazing. It’s going to change lives.”
the announcement immediately drew both excitement and skepticism. Medical experts are urging caution, emphasizing the need for peer-reviewed research and clinical trials to validate any claims of a breakthrough. Several advocacy groups for individuals with autism have released statements requesting openness and a commitment to ethical research practices.
Further details regarding the nature of the discovery, the researchers involved, and the timeline for potential treatments are expected to be released by Trump’s team in the coming days. The announcement comes as Trump continues to campaign for the 2024 presidential election.
