People left seriously disturbed over RFK Jr.’s ‘insane’ comments on children’s sperm counts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing significant criticism following a recent speech. His unusual statements about fertility and sperm counts, made during a White House address, have drawn widespread attention and backlash.
Kennedy framed America’s declining birth rate as a matter of national security. He attributed this decline to “endocrine disruptors,” which he claims are chemicals that negatively impact human fertility.
In his remarks, he credited former President Donald Trump for attempting to confront this issue through environmental policies. He presented this as a key action taken to address the problem.
To support his argument, Kennedy cited specific statistics. He stated the U.S. fertility rate has fallen from 3.5% in the 1960s to 1.6% today, which is below the replacement level. He also made a striking biological claim about teenage sperm counts and testosterone levels compared to older men.
This particular claim was swiftly challenged by medical experts. They pointed out that sperm count typically decreases with age, making his assertion scientifically inaccurate. On social media, critics labeled his comments as “bizarre” and “absurd.”
Many critics proposed an alternative explanation for the declining birth rate. They argue that economic pressures, not biological factors, are the primary cause, with one user noting, “People aren’t having kids because they can’t afford to.”
The incident has amplified concerns about the spread of misinformation. It serves as a potent reminder of the confusion that can arise when scientific discourse becomes entangled with political rhetoric.
