Trump Administration Considering Executive Order On Vaccines, Autism

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump Administration is considering an executive order on vaccines and autism as early as next week. The White House move contradicts a large body of evidence showing no link between vaccines and autism. Experts reaffirm that vaccines are safe and effective, and encourage parents to speak with their pediatricians about childhood vaccination. The Trump Administration is reportedly considering an executive order targeting vaccines and autism. The move clashes with a scientific consensus that has found no such link. A growing body of evidence supports the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, particularly around the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Any studies linking vaccines to autism have been refuted by experts over flawed or insufficient data. Despite the evidence, President Donald Trump and top U.S. health officials have placed vaccines under scrutiny, questioning their safety and calling for more research. “President Trump has been clear: America must have the best childhood vaccine schedule i…