On Monday, President Donald Trump made a significant announcement by declaring the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision marks a notable shift in the country's relationship with the UN's public health agency, a move that had been anticipated given Trump's longstanding criticism of the WHO.
The formal withdrawal process from the WHO was initiated by the Trump administration in July 2020 amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The executive order issued by Trump cited several reasons for this decision, including the WHO's handling of the pandemic originating in Wuhan, China, as well as its failure to implement necessary reforms and demonstrate independence from political influences of member states.
