Health experts criticize Trump's withdrawal of U.S. from World Health Organization

Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing high funding commitments and the organization's handling of COVID-19. This action begins a one-year countdown for the U.S. exit. The order also ends U.S. participation in global pandemic negotiations and cancels the Biden administration's health security strategy. Experts warn this decision could weaken global health efforts and limit U.S. access to vital health data. The U.S. has been the largest financial contributor to the WHO, providing over $1 billion in recent years. Trump's move marks the first time a member nation has chosen to leave the organization.