Trump announces U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. will stop all financial contributions and has set a 12-month notice period for the exit. The U.S. is the largest financial contributor to the WHO, providing about 18% of its funding. Experts warn that this withdrawal could jeopardize critical health programs, including those addressing tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Trump's order also halts negotiations on a WHO pandemic treaty and will lead to the reassignment of U.S. personnel working with the organization. This decision follows previous attempts to leave the WHO during Trump's first term.