Trump signs order for US withdrawal from World Health Organization

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, directing the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision could significantly reduce funding for the agency, which relies on the U.S. for 19% of its revenue. Trump previously attempted to exit the WHO during his first term, criticizing its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His earlier effort was reversed by President Joe Biden in 2021, before the required notice period ended. The authority of a president to withdraw from the WHO without Congress is uncertain. However, with a Republican-controlled Congress, it is unlikely that Trump's exit will face significant opposition.