Women told to ignore batty Donald Trump's mad claim paracetamol can cause autismUK Health Secretary Wes Streeting hit out at Donald Trump's claims about paracetamol causing autism in children, which he says there is “no evidence” to supportView 3 Images There's 'no evidence' to support Trump's autism tirade (Image: Getty Images)Mums-to-be have been urged to ignore batty comments from orange manbaby Donald Trump, who has claimed paracetamol can cause autism. ‌Expectant mothers should point-blank ignore Trump’s claims where he stated that the use of paracetamol in pregnancy could cause neurological issues for children once born. ‌UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting hit out at the claims,which he says there is “no evidence” to support, and urged pregnant women to disregard the statement. ‌He said: “I trust doctors over President Trump, frankly, on this”, as he urged pregnant women not to pay “any attention whatsoever” to the US president. He said the painkillers should not be taken during pregnancy, suggesting pregnant women should “tough it out” if feeling under the weather.