Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organization on first day back in office
President Donald Trump announced the United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day back in office. This decision follows his previous attempt to exit the organization in 2020, which was reversed by President Joe Biden. Trump cited the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as a key reason for the withdrawal. The U.S. has been the largest donor to the WHO, contributing around $163 million annually, with higher amounts in some years. With the U.S. no longer funding the WHO, the organization may rely more on China, which contributes significantly less despite its larger population. The WHO has not yet responded to Trump's announcement.