Overview

• John Thune made the comment in his first interview as Senate majority leader, an MSNBC sit-down with Ali Vitali that aired on Morning Joe.
• Pressed on GOP dissent, Thune cited recent disagreements involving the Tylenol controversy and the FCC before addressing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• He responded to questions about RFK Jr.’s public-health rhetoric after a September appearance with President Trump that promoted disputed claims about prenatal Tylenol and autism.
• Medical groups for obstetrics and fetal medicine have rejected the Tylenol–autism assertion, calling acetaminophen one of the few safe options during pregnancy.
• Thune noted that internal Republican disagreements are often handled privately and emphasized Congress’s role as a co-equal, independent branch.