Farage Faces Backlash for Defending Trump's Controversial Autism Claims
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Farage Faces Backlash for Defending Trump's Controversial Autism Claims

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is under fire for not criticizing Donald Trump's claims linking paracetamol to autism. Farage stated he has 'no idea' if Trump's assertion is correct and emphasized that 'science is never settled.' This response has sparked concerns about the responsibility of public figures in combating misinformation, particularly in the context of public health and the ongoing debate surrounding medication safety during pregnancy.

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