Morning Wire RFK Jr. Takes on Autism & Fed Fight | 4.21.25
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Apr 21, 2025 A U.S. senator's controversial meeting with a suspected MS-13 member stirs debates on immigration and public safety. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. raises concerns over skyrocketing autism diagnoses, with recent CDC data revealing 1 in 31 children affected. The discussion delves into possible environmental causes and calls for further research. Additionally, evolving public sentiment on Trump's economic policies shows a shift among blue-collar workers, as he continues to navigate a tense relationship with the Federal Reserve amid ongoing trade negotiations.
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Van Hollen Meets Suspected Gang Member
- Senator Chris Van Hollen met with suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador on a taxpayer-funded trip.
- Van Hollen admitted he did not ask Garcia about his gang ties but aimed to assure Garcia's family that he was okay.
RFK Jr. on Autism Epidemic
- RFK Jr. sees autism as an epidemic driven largely by environmental factors like mold and pesticides.
- He plans studies to identify causes and believes much of the autism increase is not just better diagnosis.
Fed Independence Under Debate
- Democrats criticize President Trump for pressuring Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower rates, calling it a breach of Fed independence.
- Trump and allies defend the move as fulfilling campaign promises and managing economic stability amid trade tensions.