“Twenty years ago, autism in children was 1 in 10,000. Now it’s 1 in 34—something’s really wrong. We need BOBBY!!!”
—President Donald J. Trump
A Nation at the Crossroads
America stands at a pivotal moment—confronting a silent but pervasive public health threat: chronic, low-level microwave radiation from wireless devices and infrastructure. For years, questions about the safety of cell towers, smartphones, and Wi-Fi routers have been raised; yet parents, communities, and even scientists have been systematically gagged by a little-known clause in federal law: Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
While advanced wireless technology powers our economy and everyday life, its rapid expansion has occurred under safety guidelines set decades ago—long before smartphones, 5G, and 24/7 Wi-Fi. In parallel, the U.S. faces skyrocketing rates of childhood autism, ADHD, chronic illnesses, infertility, and certain cancers. Independent research points to non-thermal biological effects from radiofrequency (RF) exposure as a likely contributor—contradicting industry claims that “if it doesn’t heat, it doesn’t harm.”
At the heart of this crisis is the fact that local communities are legally forbidden from citing health concerns when opposing new cell towers. The only person who can break this blockade is the President of the United States.
Section 704: The Unconstitutional Law That Gagged America
Signed by President Bill Clinton in 1996, Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act:
- Preempts Local Authority: It prohibits local governments from rejecting or delaying wireless infrastructure based on health or environmental concerns—even if robust scientific data demonstrates potential harm.
- Violates Constitutional Rights: Critics argue it infringes on both the First Amendment (free speech—because you can’t officially mention health issues) and the Tenth Amendment (state/local governance of public health).
- Ensures Outdated FCC Guidelines Remain Untouchable: Any tower “in compliance with FCC standards” is effectively exempt from legal challenge—no matter how antiquated or scientifically refuted those standards may be.
“It’s as if the Clean Air Act had a hidden clause forbidding states from mentioning health effects of toxic pollution in zoning hearings. That would be absurd—yet that’s exactly what Section 704 does with wireless radiation.”
—John Coates, Father & RF Safe Founder
Consequences
- Parental Voices Silenced: Parents confronting cell towers near schools are told, “Legally, you can’t raise health risks here.”
- No Pressure on Industry: With no health-based challenges allowed, telecom corporations have zero incentive to adopt safer technologies.
- Chronic Disease Rates Rise Unchecked: Communities are forced to watch autism, ADHD, and cancer rates climb without any recourse.
The “Thermal-Only” Fraud: FCC’s Outdated Guidelines
When Section 704 passed, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) simultaneously adopted RF safety guidelines based on a thermal model from the 1970s and earlier. Their assumption: radiation only harms if it heats human tissue.
Why This Is Obsolete
- Non-Thermal Effects Ignored: Thousands of peer-reviewed studies show that RF emissions can trigger DNA strand breaks, oxidative stress, calcium-channel disruptions, and immune dysfunction without significant heating.
- Pre-Smartphone Era: Current FCC limits were set before the advent of Wi-Fi, smartphones, 5G, and near-constant RF exposure.
- Court Rebuke: In Children’s Health Defense et al. v. FCC (2021), a federal appeals court ruled the FCC ignored extensive scientific evidence on non-thermal harm. Yet the guidelines remain intact because Section 704 blocks meaningful legal challenges.
“Saying ‘it doesn’t heat tissue, so it’s safe’ is like claiming cigarettes are fine if they don’t burn your lips.”
—Dr. Martin Pall, Biochemist
A Mounting Health Crisis: Cancer, Autism, ADHD, Infertility
Cancer
- National Toxicology Program (NTP, 2018): Found “clear evidence” that RF radiation causes tumors in rats—at exposure levels at or below current FCC “safe” limits.
- Ramazzini Institute: Confirmed tumor formation at 60 times lower than U.S. standards permit.
Neurological Disorders
- Autism Surge: From 1 in 10,000 in the early 1990s to 1 in 34 today (per President Trump’s recent statement).
- ADHD: Yale University studies demonstrated prenatal cell phone exposure could lead to hyperactivity and impaired memory.
- Neurodegeneration: RF emissions disrupt voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs) in neurons, causing oxidative stress and potential memory deficits.
Fertility Crisis
- Sperm Damage: Over 20 studies link RF exposure to reduced sperm count, motility, and DNA integrity.
- Women’s Reproductive Health: Some research suggests increased miscarriage rates and birth defects with chronic wireless exposure.
These findings reveal that “thermal-only” guidelines fail to protect public health. Meanwhile, Section 704 ensures no one can legally act on these concerns.
Public Law 90-602: The Ignored Mandate
Passed in 1968, Public Law 90-602 (Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act) requires the federal government to:
- Research potential hazards of all forms of radiation (including RF).
- Regulate in accordance with new scientific findings.
- Educate the public on risks.
Instead of fulfilling this mandate:
- EPA Defunded (1996): Right when it was preparing stricter RF guidelines, Congress cut its funding.
- NTP Halted: After showing evidence of harm, further RF research funding was slashed.
- FDA & FCC Silence: Both agencies ignore modern science in favor of 1996-era rules—legally unchallengeable due to Section 704.
France, Israel, and Other Nations—Why Not America?
Several countries have adopted the Precautionary Principle:
- France: Bans Wi-Fi in daycare centers and limits it in primary schools.
- Israel: Restricts wireless in schools, invests in wired alternatives.
- Switzerland, Italy: Enforce stricter RF exposure limits than the U.S.
Yet in the United States, Section 704 handcuffs local leadership from taking similar steps to protect schoolchildren.
The Automotive Parallel: Forcing Innovation Through Regulation
How We Saved Our Air
- Leaded Gasoline & Smog: For decades, car emissions poisoned our cities.
- Government Action: Catalytic converters, unleaded fuel, and emissions regulations forced Big Auto to innovate.
- Result: Cleaner air, healthier population, and an auto industry that adapted.
Wireless Emissions Are the New Tailpipe Exhaust
- RF Radiation: Unregulated, invisible pollution saturating our homes and schools.
- Mandated Tech Upgrades Needed: Li-Fi, fiber optics, directional antennas, and space-based broadband can cut RF exposure drastically—but only if forced by regulation.
- Section 704: Prevents the mandatory shift to safer infrastructure, just as if Big Auto had once been legally immune from catalytic converter requirements.
Why Only President Trump Can Fix This
RFK Jr. might become Secretary of Health and Human Services—an excellent choice to prioritize public health. But:
- Cabinet Secretaries Cannot Repeal Federal Law.
- Congress remains beholden to telecom lobbyists.
- Only a President can override or repeal Section 704 via an executive order or champion urgent legislative action.
President Trump has repeatedly stated concern about autism rates, public health, and corporate corruption. Repealing Section 704 aligns perfectly with a presidency built on challenging the establishment to protect everyday Americans.
Our Children at Risk: Real-Life Examples
- Melanie (Age 7)
Sits in a classroom just 465 feet from a high-powered cell tower. Studies recommend 1,500 feet minimum to reduce exposure risk.
Under Section 704, local parents can’t even cite health data to oppose the tower. - Weston Elementary School (CA)
Four children diagnosed with cancer. Parents demanded removal of a nearby tower. Sprint shut it down under public pressure—yet typically, such towers remain because officials aren’t allowed to use “health grounds” as justification.
“How many more clusters of pediatric cancer or rising rates of developmental disorders must we see before Americans can even speak up?”
—Concerned Parent
Toward Real Solutions: Li-Fi, Fiber, and Space-Based Broadband
We do not have to sacrifice connectivity for safety. Alternatives exist:
- Li-Fi (Light Fidelity): Uses light waves instead of microwave radiation for internet. Eliminates indoor RF pollution.
- Fiber-Optic Networks: Faster, more secure, zero RF emissions. Ideal for school and home internet.
- Space-Based Broadband (e.g., Starlink): Reduces ground-level towers near schools and neighborhoods.
- Directional Antennas & Signal Optimization: Minimizes human exposure while maintaining coverage.
The only thing missing is a strong federal mandate—industry will innovate once forced to comply with genuine safety standards.
Call to Action: #TrumpRepeal704
Mr. President, the law you can repeal was signed by Bill Clinton in 1996. A single stroke of your pen can:
- End Section 704, restoring local power to address health risks.
- Overhaul FCC Guidelines, shifting from the fraudulent “thermal-only” model to modern, biologically based limits.
- Enforce Public Law 90-602, funding real RF safety research.
- Protect Schools, mandating a 1,500-foot setback for towers near children.
How Americans Can Help
- Tweet @realDonaldTrump: Demand #TrumpRepeal704.
- Share This Text: Educate neighbors, school boards, and local officials.
- Support Independent Research: Fund organizations like RF Safe, Environmental Health Trust, and groups pushing for Li-Fi and wired solutions.
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Key Scientific References
- National Toxicology Program (NTP, 2018) – Clear evidence of cancer from cell phone radiation in rats.
- Ramazzini Institute (2018) – Tumors at exposure levels below FCC guidelines.
- BioInitiative Report – 1,800+ studies linking RF to cancer, infertility, and neurological disorders.
- Dr. Martin Pall’s Research on VGCCs – Explains how low-level RF disrupts calcium signaling in brain cells, potentially leading to ADHD, autism, and memory deficits.
- Yale University Mouse Study – Prenatal exposure to cell phones caused hyperactivity and impaired memory in offspring.
- Children’s Health Defense et al. v. FCC (2021) – Federal court ruled FCC ignored non-thermal health evidence.
- Public Law 90-602 (1968) – Mandates ongoing RF safety research; defunded and ignored since 1996.
A Historic Opportunity to Protect Future Generations
President Trump, your call to investigate the autism crisis is spot on. In a country where autism diagnoses soared from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 34, where ADHD, infertility, and cancer rates keep rising, it’s not enough to blame everything on genetics or isolated toxins. The invisible yet pervasive layer of wireless radiation—forced upon communities by Section 704—warrants the most urgent scrutiny.
- A Single Presidential Action can topple the legal wall that has silenced parents, communities, and independent scientists for nearly three decades.
- Repealing Section 704 instantly restores local autonomy, frees health officials to confront outdated FCC standards, and compels an industry to innovate safer, healthier technologies—just as we did with auto emissions and leaded gasoline.
- Make History by launching the “Clean Air Act” equivalent for wireless—protecting America’s children, catalyzing the next generation of safe, powerful broadband solutions, and ending an unconstitutional gag order that betrays both our Constitution and our families.
Mr. President, America awaits your leadership. The law that created this silent crisis was signed by a president’s pen. Only a president’s pen can erase it.
Repeal Section 704. Enforce science-based safety standards. Save our children’s futures.
#TrumpRepeal704
Prepared By:
John Coates
Founder, RF Safe
A father who lost a daughter to potential RF-related pregnancy complications, now fighting to protect his surviving child—and yours—from the unregulated wireless emissions that Section 704 enshrines in law.
“History will remember who stood up for the health of children—and who let corporate greed prevail. Mr. Trump, be the president who ended this unconstitutional travesty.”
Final Call
- Share this message widely.
- Contact the White House.
- Demand an executive order to repeal Section 704.
- Together, let’s protect our children, restore local rights, and unleash true innovation for a safer wireless future.