In a major shift in foreign policy, President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations. The move, detailed in a White House fact sheet, represents one of the broadest reductions of U.S. involvement in multilateral institutions in recent history.
A presidential memorandum signed on Wednesday directs the withdrawal from 35 non-UN bodies and 31 United Nations entities. The administration stated that these organizations “no longer serve American interests” and often operate “contrary to U.S. national interests, security, economic prosperity, or sovereignty.”
The White House framed the decision as a restoration of American sovereignty and a refocus on domestic priorities. “These withdrawals will end American taxpayer funding and involvement in entities that advance globalist agendas over U.S. priorities,” read an official statement.
It criticized many of the organizations for promoting policies at odds with U.S. values and economic strength, adding that years of U.S. financial support have yielded minimal return. The administration estimates the move will save taxpayer money and allow resources to be redirected toward infrastructure, military readiness, and border security.
This action continues a pattern of global pullback since Trump returned to office, which has included exiting the World Health Organization, the Paris Climate Agreement, and the UN Human Rights Council.
While critics warn of diminished U.S. influence abroad, the White House described the step as a strategic recalibration, asserting that international engagement must serve American interests first.
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