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Trump signs order to withdraw U.S. from World Health Organization
- President Trump fulfilled his campaign pledge Monday to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO). The big picture: The U.S. is the WHO's top donor, contributing about $130 million per year to help cover its global health preparedness and response,
The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's decision to sign an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). This action was taken amidst criticisms of the WHO's handling of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Trump accusing the organization of being too lenient towards China. The withdrawal process, initiated in July 2020, was set to take effect one year later, but President Joe Biden, upon taking office, reversed this decision, reaffirming U.S. commitment to the WHO. The article highlights the political motivations behind Trump's move, the implications for global health governance, and the subsequent policy shift under the Biden administration.
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/trump-signs-order-to-withdraw-u-s-from-world-health-organization/ar-AA1xyi8D ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/trump-signs-order-to-withdraw-u-s-from-world-health-organization/ar-AA1xyi8D ]
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