Summary
Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his first day back in office.
This marks the second time Trump has initiated this process, citing the WHO’s “mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic,” failure to reform, political influence, and “unfairly onerous payments” by the US.
Public health experts warn the move could harm global disease control efforts and US leadership in health innovation.
Under Biden, the US was the WHO’s largest funder, contributing nearly 20% of its $6.8 billion budget in 2023.
Because they made him look bad, contradicted him, and kept track of how bad the pandemic got.
It should be wildly apparent that trump hates oversight - anyone keeping track of anything he’s even tangentially involved or interested in - far more so if it makes him look bad.
Also, one of his principles is that ignorance is strength.
War Is Peace. Freedom Is Slavery. Ignorance Is Strength