Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of Tylenol, accusing them of concealing potential risks the drug poses to children’s brain development. The legal action targets Johnson & Johnson, the former distributor of the drug, and Kenvue, its current producer. Paxton, a Republican and ally of former President Donald Trump, claims the companies prioritized profits over public safety, stating they ‘betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks.’ The lawsuit follows Trump’s recent promotion of an unproven link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism in children. Kenvue has refuted these allegations, asserting there is no credible evidence connecting acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, to autism. The company expressed concern over the spread of misinformation, which could impact the health of women and children. Medical organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, support the safety of acetaminophen, emphasizing its importance as one of the few pain relief options for pregnant women. The lawsuit seeks to compel the companies to cease marketing Tylenol as safe for pregnant women. This case mirrors a 2022 lawsuit by parents of children with autism and ADHD, which was dismissed due to inconclusive evidence. The controversy has sparked debate among public health officials, with the FDA clarifying that no causal relationship between Tylenol and autism has been established.