Trump signs order for US withdrawal from World Health Organization

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). He cited the agency's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and political influence from member states as reasons for the decision. The U.S. will stop all financial contributions to the WHO, which currently receives about 18% of its funding from the U.S. This withdrawal will take effect in 12 months, marking a significant change in the U.S. relationship with the agency. Trump's move follows previous attempts to exit the WHO in 2020, when he accused the organization of supporting China's misinformation about COVID-19. The WHO has denied these allegations and continues to seek data on the virus's origins.