Trump signs order for US withdrawal from World Health Organization

President Donald Trump signed an order on January 20, 2025, to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization. This decision follows his criticism of the organization’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Trump stated that the U.S. was contributing less than China to the WHO and claimed the organization had taken advantage of the U.S. He referred to the situation as the U.S. being "ripped off." This move marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards the WHO, which has been a key player in global health responses.