Ben Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch, sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for spreading what he called “deranged messages” online, including references to “med beds,” a baseless conspiracy theory about alien healing technology.
Meiselas emphasized that such claims are not supported by any scientific or medical evidence and warned that Trump’s willingness to elevate pseudoscience undermines public confidence in healthcare. He argued that millions of Americans could be misled into avoiding real treatments in favor of imaginary ones.
Medical experts have stressed that “med beds” are pure fabrication, and spreading false hope risks distracting from genuine medical research and available care options.
Ben Meiselas Condemns Trump’s Advice to Pregnant Women
Ben Meiselas also raised alarm over Trump’s latest health advice, including his call for pregnant women not to take Tylenol. According to Meiselas, this reckless statement has the potential to endanger lives, especially when shared without medical context.
While researchers continue to study acetaminophen use during pregnancy, the FDA maintains that Tylenol remains one of the safer pain relief options when used as directed. Meiselas stressed that Trump is irresponsibly bypassing expert guidance and sowing fear among vulnerable populations.
Healthcare professionals have long warned that spreading confusing or misleading advice could erode trust in doctors and discourage patients from seeking safe, evidence-based care.
Ben Meiselas Warns of Trump’s Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric
Ben Meiselas further noted that Trump is making false claims about hepatitis B and MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella) vaccines. Meiselas argued that such rhetoric directly threatens public health by fueling vaccine hesitancy.
Public health experts warn that undermining immunization programs risks the return of preventable diseases. Meiselas said Trump’s blending of conspiracy theories, pseudo-medical advice, and anti-vaccine statements is a dangerous political strategy that puts millions at risk.
By positioning misinformation as policy, Meiselas argued, Trump is not only destabilizing trust in science but also placing partisan gain above the wellbeing of the American people.
