Donald Trump pulls the United States out of over 60 global organizations
The White House did not name the groups but said they support radical climate agendas, global governance efforts, and ideological initiatives that undermine U.S. sovereignty and economic power.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-UN organizations and 31 UN institutions that “act contrary to US national interests,” the White House said in a statement.
The White House did not list the organizations but said they “promote radical climate policies, global governance, and ideological agendas that conflict with US sovereignty and economic power.”
It said the move was the result of a review of all international intergovernmental organizations, conventions, and treaties to which the US is a member or party.
“This withdrawal will end US taxpayer funding and involvement in organizations that advance a globalist agenda over US priorities or address important issues in an inefficient or ineffective manner so that US taxpayer dollars could be better spent elsewhere to support relevant missions,” the White House said.
The White House did not immediately respond when asked for more details and a list of organizations.
Since the start of his second term a year ago, Trump has sought to cut US funding for the UN, ended US affiliation with the UN Human Rights Council, halted funding for the Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, and abandoned the UN cultural agency UNESCO.
He has also announced plans to withdraw from the World Health Organization and the Paris climate agreement.
