Brittany Cartwright Clashes with Trump on Autism Claims: A Reality Star's Stand
Reality Star Brittany Cartwright Slams President Trump's Autism Claims: "Misinformation is a Big Deal"
The drama never ends for reality TV starlets, and Brittany Cartwright, star of Bravo's Vanderpump Rules, has found herself in the hot seat once again. This time, she's taking on none other than President Donald Trump over his recent claims about autism.
In a scathing Instagram post, Cartwright, 36, slammed Trump's announcement that Tylenol is linked to autism. "Autism was recorded before Tylenol was ever invented," she wrote, listing off a series of points to debunk the President's claims. "There are many children on the spectrum who never had vaccines or whose mothers didn't take Tylenol while pregnant."
Cartwright's comments came in response to Trump's statement that the FDA will be issuing warnings to doctors about the potential link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism. Despite there being no credible evidence to support this claim, Trump urged pregnant women to "fight like hell" not to take Tylenol unless absolutely necessary.
But Cartwright isn't just any ordinary reality TV star - she's a mom to an autistic son named Cruz, who is nonverbal and has been the center of her universe since his diagnosis. In fact, Cartwright revealed on her podcast that she and her ex-husband Jax Taylor kept their son's diagnosis a secret for six months before sharing it with their closest family and friends.
In a candid interview with People magazine earlier this year, Cartwright opened up about her experiences as a mom to an autistic child. "What I really want people to understand about autism is that he sees the world so much more vibrant and amazing than any of us ever will," she said.
But Trump's comments didn't just spark outrage from Cartwright - they also sparked a heated debate among her fans on social media. While some praised Cartwright for speaking out, others slammed her for "not reading into the entire point" made by the study linking Tylenol to autism.
One fan wrote, "It was a study released by Harvard, Brittany," complete with a string of facepalm emojis. Another chimed in, "Are we pretending that research is bad and it's not okay for scientists to discover new things?" The backlash against Cartwright continued, with some fans accusing her of being a "typical celebrity" who doesn't understand the nuances of scientific research.
This isn't the first time Cartwright has spoken out about autism or the Trump administration. In April, she tore into Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on her podcast, criticizing his sweeping generalizations about people on the autism spectrum. Kennedy's comments sparked outrage among advocates for autistic individuals, who felt he was perpetuating negative stereotypes.
Cartwright's defense of the autism community has earned her praise from fans and fellow reality TV stars alike. Her ex-husband Jax Taylor even chimed in on social media, praising Cartwright for being a "amazing mom" to Cruz. But not everyone is a fan of Cartwright's outspoken approach - some have accused her of being "too sensitive" or "too opinionated."
Regardless of the backlash, it's clear that Brittany Cartwright is passionate about raising awareness about autism and fighting against misinformation. As she said on her podcast, "Misinformation is a big deal, especially when it comes to our children."