Ted Cruz Deletes Post Misstating COVID Vaccine Miscarriage Risk

Senator Ted Cruz deleted a post on X after receiving backlash for claiming that COVID-19 vaccines resulted in an '82% Miscarriage Rate.' The post referenced texts from Dr. Anthony Fauci from January 2021, which expressed concerns about the vaccine's impact on miscarriage. However, Fauci noted that no issues had arisen after over 10,000 pregnant women were vaccinated. Subsequent studies have shown no increased risk of miscarriage associated with the vaccine, and the CDC has recommended vaccination during pregnancy. Cruz's post faced criticism online, with many labeling it as misleading. A community note on the platform clarified that the 82% figure misrepresented a 2021 study, which indicated a miscarriage rate of approximately 12.6%, consistent with normal rates in the general population. The post remained online for over a day before being removed. CNN reported that the post reached over 600,000 users before deletion, and Dr. Kevin Ault, a gynecologist, stated that Cruz's claims were unfounded and contradicted existing data.