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 follows his previous attempt in 2020, which was reversed by President Joe Biden in 2021. Trump's executive order includes pausing U.S. funding to WHO and reassigning federal personnel. Experts warn that this withdrawal could undermine global health efforts and weaken responses to outbreaks. The U.S. has historically been a major donor to WHO, contributing significant funding and expertise. WHO expressed regret over Trump's decision and emphasized the importance of U.S. involvement in global health initiatives.