Trump initiates second U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization

President Donald Trump has initiated the process to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) for a second time. This move includes pausing U.S. funding and reassigning personnel working with WHO. Trump's previous attempt to leave WHO occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, but President Joe Biden reversed that decision in 2021. Experts warn that a U.S. exit could weaken global health efforts and hinder responses to outbreaks. WHO expressed regret over Trump's announcement, highlighting the importance of U.S. contributions to global health initiatives. The U.S. has historically been a major donor, providing significant funding and expertise to WHO's efforts.