United States withdraws from 66 organizations

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organizations and 31 U.N. entities. The United States — White House stated these organizations 'operate contrary to U.S. national interests' and promote 'radical climate policies, global governance, and ideological programs that conflict with U.S. sovereignty and economic strength.' This decision follows a review of all international intergovernmental organizations, conventions, and treaties to which the United States is a member. The United States — White House emphasized that these withdrawals will end American taxpayer funding and involvement in entities that advance 'globalist agendas' over U.S. priorities or address issues inefficiently. This action is consistent with previous moves by Donald Trump's administration, including slashing U.S. funding for the United Nations, stopping U.S. engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council, halting funding for UNRWA, and quitting UNESCO. Donald Trump had also announced plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization and the Paris Agreement.