Trump Signs Executive Order to Withdraw U.S. from WHO

The decision jeopardizes global health initiatives and raises concerns about U.S. readiness for future pandemics.

The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, ordered by President Trump, threatens funding for critical global health programs such as polio eradication and pandemic preparedness.
Experts warn that the move could harm U.S. national security by limiting access to vital health data and international disease response efforts.
The U.S. is the WHO's largest donor, contributing 14.5% of its budget, and its absence could create a significant funding gap with unclear prospects for replacement contributions.
Legal and geopolitical challenges may delay or complicate the withdrawal process, as Congress originally authorized U.S. membership in the WHO in 1948.
The decision could disrupt ongoing negotiations for a global pandemic agreement, diminishing U.S. influence and potentially altering the agreement's scope and effectiveness.