Holly Robinson Peete Strongly Rebukes RFK Jr.’s Autism Statements

Holly Robinson Peete, a longstanding advocate and mother of a son with autism, challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misleading assertions regarding the condition. During a news conference, Kennedy labeled autism a “disease” and alarmingly attributed its rising diagnosis rates to “environmental toxins.” Peete rebuffed his claims, emphasizing that her son has fostered purpose and unity in their lives rather than destruction. “He pays taxes,” Peete asserted, countering the narrative that autism solely leads to despair.