Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations, many of which are related to the United Nations. The decision includes ending participation and cutting funding for entities focused on climate change, democracy, and other global issues.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to withdraw the US from 66 international organizations.
- The affected organizations include 35 non-UN bodies and 31 UN entities.
- Important climate change and democracy forums are on the withdrawal list, including the IPCC and UNFCCC.
- President Trump stated the changes are to protect US interests.
- This move would stop the US from participating in and funding these organizations.
- The US Withdrawal from WHO is scheduled for January 2026.
- The plan was outlined in a presidential memo from the White House.
- The UN is expected to respond to this announcement soon.
