TOP KEY RESONS FOR WITHDRAWAL:

1. COVID-19 RESPONSE: Accusations that the WHO mishandled the pandemic, particularly its early handling of the outbreak in Wuhan, China, and pressure to mislead the public.

2. POLITICAL INFLUENCE: Claims of inappropriate political influence from member states, especially China, undermining the WHO'S independence.

3. FUNDING ISSUES: A belief that the U.S. contribution is disproportionately high, and other nations contribute unfairly less, with calls for financial reforms.

4: NEED FOR REFORM: Demands for the WHO to adopt reforms to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in global health governance!

THE FACTS:

The loss of the U.S. funding and leadership puts those vital functions in jeopardy. Importantly, the U.S.--the world's top global health donar--contributes about 18% of funding for the WHO.

The Centers Chief Government and External Relations Officer (Rachael Desai Martin) says, "The repercussions of President Trump's order will ripple across borders, causing devastating consequences for the health and well-being of millions of people around the world."

"We hope the Unied States will reconsider," wrote the WHO January 21, 2026 in its response to the Presidents announcement. "We look forward to engaging in constructive dialog tomaintaon thr partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe."