January 23, 2026
US Officially Exits World Health Organization
The Trump administration cuts funding, recalls U.S. officials from the WHO.
TL;DR
- The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO).
- The withdrawal was announced in a joint statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr.
- Reasons cited include the WHO's failures during the COVID-19 pandemic and to protect American interests.
- This action is consistent with President Trump's administration's skepticism towards global organizations that may compromise U.S. sovereignty.
- Previous withdrawals include the Paris Accord and 66 UN-sponsored climate and social justice organizations.
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