Trump withdraws US from WHO, tightens organization's budget

President Donald Trump has announced the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), impacting its budget significantly. This decision comes after a previous attempt during his first term was reversed by President Joe Biden. The U.S. was the largest donor to the WHO, contributing $1.3 billion in the last budget cycle. The WHO has expressed regret over the withdrawal and emphasized the importance of U.S. support in global health initiatives. With the U.S. exit, only Liechtenstein will remain as a UN member state not part of the WHO. The organization is shifting towards increasing membership fees to stabilize funding, as voluntary contributions have become more common.