Trump orders US withdrawal from WHO, tightening budget impact

President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), impacting its budget significantly. This decision follows a previous attempt during his first term, which was reversed by President Joe Biden. The U.S. has been the largest donor to the WHO, contributing $1.3 billion in the last budget cycle. Trump's withdrawal will leave the U.S. as one of only two UN member states not part of the organization. The WHO has expressed regret over the decision and hopes for a reconsideration. The U.S. withdrawal will pause funding and halt negotiations on a pandemic agreement, which has faced delays since its inception.