(Actual Twitter post from Tylenol on March 7, 2017 regarding the use of their products during pregnancy)
Trump Derangement Syndrome isn’t just a media invention—it’s a persistent, irrational reaction to results. It’s not a disease like cancer or depression, but it behaves like one: no clear origin, no known cure, and no logic. It stems from envy—envy of a president who disrupted the status quo and delivered. That disruption exposed the inefficiencies of career politicians, and in response, the public was fed a steady diet of disinformation, gaslighting, and propaganda. The goal? To paint a results-driven leader as corrupt. The reality? That narrative doesn’t hold.
Now, the syndrome has mutated. Pregnant liberals are posting videos of themselves defiantly popping Tylenol—mocking President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for raising concerns about acetaminophen use during pregnancy. The irony? Neither Trump nor RFK Jr. claimed to be scientists. They’re amplifying research conducted by actual physicians and researchers—people publishing peer-reviewed findings on potential links between acetaminophen overuse and autism, ADD, and liver dysfunction in children.
The backlash isn’t about science. It’s about tribalism. Critics scoff that Trump and RFK Jr. aren’t qualified to speak on medical issues, ignoring the fact that they’re citing qualified experts. The likely outcome? A revised warning label on Tylenol and generic acetaminophen products, cautioning against excessive use during pregnancy. That’s not hysteria—it’s responsible public health messaging.
Let’s be clear: every chemical introduced into the body has a threshold. Even water (H₂O) and oxygen (O₂)—essential for life—can become toxic when consumed in excess. Acetaminophen is no exception. Taken daily in high doses, it can cause liver damage. A single large dose can land someone in the emergency room. The issue isn’t the existence of the chemical—it’s the misuse.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about common sense, stewardship, and protecting future generations. The conversation should be guided by science, not outrage.
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