Trump Transition Team Reportedly Plans U.S. Withdrawal from WHO on Day One

Health experts warn of significant global health impacts as Trump advisors prepare for renewed exit from the World Health Organization.

Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly preparing to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the first day of his second term.
Health law expert Lawrence Gostin and other sources indicate the plan aligns with Trump's longstanding criticism of the WHO, which he has accused of favoring China.
The U.S. currently provides 16% of the WHO's funding, and experts warn that a withdrawal could weaken global disease surveillance and pandemic response efforts.
Trump has nominated vaccine skeptics, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for key health leadership roles, signaling a shift in U.S. health policy.
Critics argue that the move could cede greater influence in global health to China and isolate the U.S. from international health initiatives.