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 a similar 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 future pandemics. The U.S. has historically been a major donor to WHO, contributing hundreds of millions annually. Losing this support could significantly impact global health initiatives, including vaccination programs and disease eradication efforts.