By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made inaccurate statements during a cabinet meeting regarding a video of a pregnant woman, claiming she consumed Tylenol in her placenta while saying “F Trump.” However, the woman was actually in her uterus and did not say this. Kennedy used this anecdote to criticize the mother for allegedly having “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” while also making an unsubstantiated claim that circumcision leads to autism due to Tylenol use, though later admitting there’s no proof. Despite the lack of scientific evidence, the administration discouraged Tylenol use during pregnancy as a result.
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It Sure Looks Like RFK Jr. Doesn’t Know What A Placenta Is.
It’s pretty evident, isn’t it? Based on some things RFK Jr. has said, and the context surrounding them, it really does seem like he’s got some fundamental misunderstandings about the human body, particularly when it comes to pregnancy. The whole situation feels like someone trying to give medical advice without having the slightest clue what they’re talking about, and that’s a bit alarming, especially when you consider the potential impact of such misinformation.
For example, there was this whole thing about a video he supposedly saw of a pregnant woman. He described her as saying “F Trump” and “gobbling Tylenol with her baby in her placenta.” Now, aside from the fact that the woman in the video never actually said “F Trump,” and the “gobbling” of Tylenol was more like taking a single pill, the biggest issue here is the placement of the baby. The baby isn’t *in* the placenta. It’s in the uterus, inside the amniotic sac. The placenta is a separate organ that provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby, and removes waste. The anatomy basics seem to be lost on him, and this is where it begins to look like he may not fully understand the roles of the organs during pregnancy.
It’s not just a one-off either. There are other indicators that make one question his knowledge. He once made a claim about circumcisions and autism, which indicates a wider lack of understanding regarding medical science, a critical subject for any individual providing advice or holding a position related to health care, which is the case with him. It makes you wonder if he’s ever absorbed the most basic information about human biology. The fact that he’s in a position to influence healthcare decisions is, frankly, more than a little disconcerting.
Furthermore, it’s not like he has the academic credentials or medical background to be giving such advice. He’s not a medical doctor, and his knowledge base seems to be quite shaky. It’s like, if I don’t know what a carburetor does, I’m probably not the best person to give advice on car maintenance. And I certainly wouldn’t want to be in charge of the country’s automotive policy! Yet here we are, with a man giving health advice who doesn’t appear to grasp the basics of human anatomy. It’s a significant concern when someone who doesn’t seem to understand such basic biological facts is providing medical guidance.
And let’s be honest, this isn’t just about one instance of misinformation. This is about a pattern. This seems to extend to other fields of biology. He seems to have confused the function of the placenta with that of the uterus. It’s one thing to make an innocent mistake, it’s quite another to make pronouncements about medical matters while demonstrating a fundamental lack of understanding of the topic. It’s also easy to see this as something that is being done intentionally for political gain rather than for the health and welfare of others. This all raises some rather uncomfortable questions about the sources of his information and his judgment.
The whole situation also highlights the broader problem of how medical misinformation spreads, especially through social media. He’s supposedly basing his opinions on a TikTok video, which is an unreliable source of information at best. The speed at which such claims can spread, and the impact they can have, is concerning. This is important, especially when considering the influence this has on those in his support base.
The fact that he’s so confident in sharing this misinformation, even when it’s easily debunked, is another issue. It suggests a level of arrogance and a lack of critical thinking skills. It’s also concerning that people might take his words as fact, especially those who might not have access to accurate information or who are particularly vulnerable to believing what they see online. This raises the question of whether they will become targets of the very same right wingers he claims to detest. This is the sort of behavior that undermines public trust in science and medical professionals.
Ultimately, the evidence is clear: it does seem like RFK Jr. doesn’t know what a placenta is, or at least has a very confused understanding of its role and function. While ignorance is certainly a human failing, in a person who is in a position to influence healthcare, it’s a really big problem. The whole situation is a prime example of why it’s essential to be critical of the information we consume and to rely on credible sources, particularly when it comes to our health and well-being.