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

President Donald Trump has initiated the process to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) for the second time. This action follows his signing of an executive order on his first day back in office. Trump's order includes pausing U.S. funding to WHO and reassigning federal personnel. This move comes after President Joe Biden reversed a previous withdrawal attempt in January 2021. Experts warn that leaving WHO could weaken global health efforts and reduce the U.S.'s influence in addressing health crises. The U.S. has historically been a major donor to WHO, contributing hundreds of millions annually.